Portret van Leonardus Lessius 1682

This etching by Nicolas de Larmessin depicts Leonardus Lessius, a Flemish Jesuit theologian, in 1682. Lessius is portrayed seated, holding a quill pen in his right hand and resting his left hand on a book. He is wearing a cassock and a biretta, and appears to be in deep thought, likely reflecting his scholarly work. The print is a fine example of 17th-century portraiture, capturing the intellectual and contemplative nature of Lessius. The print's inscription identifies Lessius's status as a member of the Society of Jesus.