Portrætter af Jesper Rasmussen Brochmand, Holger Rosenkrantz, Hans Poulsen Resen, Christen Sørensen Longomontanus, Ole Worm og Caspar Bartholin 1650 - 1699

This is a compilation of portraits made by an anonymous artist, featuring Jesper Rasmussen Brochmand, Holger Rosenkrantz, Hans Poulsen Resen, Christen Sørensen Longomontanus, Ole Worm, and Caspar Bartholin. These men, rendered in a tight, close-up style, were not just figures of their time; they were architects of early modern Danish intellectual and religious life. Brochmand, Resen, and Rosenkrantz were influential bishops, deeply enmeshed in the theological debates of their era. Worm and Bartholin were pioneering scientists and physicians, contributing significantly to the burgeoning fields of medicine and natural philosophy. Longomontanus, an astronomer and mathematician, carried forward the legacy of his mentor, Tycho Brahe. What’s striking is how this collection of portraits, in its careful arrangement, offers us a glimpse into the power structures of the time, reflecting how the church and the academy were intertwined. This print freezes a moment of profound cultural and intellectual transformation, reminding us of the individuals who shaped it. It is not merely a set of faces, but a reflection of the spirit of their age.