Portret van Cornelius Jansenius 1660 - 1715

This engraving, "Portret van Cornelius Jansenius" by Nicolas Habert, depicts Cornelius Jansenius, a 17th century theologian, in profile. The artwork, created between 1660 and 1715, portrays Jansenius as a serious and contemplative figure wearing a black hat and a cloak. The inscription surrounding his portrait identifies him as a Bishop of Ypres and a scholar of the University of Louvain. The inscription below the portrait also provides details of Jansenius' life and work, including the date of his death and a Latin phrase about his legacy. Habert's print is an example of portraiture during the Baroque era, using the format of a framed bust to create a sense of realism and authority. This engraving now resides in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.