Portret van de botanicus Bernard de Jussieu, die door een loep een plant bekijkt. 18th century

This anonymous 18th-century engraving portrays the renowned botanist Bernard de Jussieu examining a plant through a magnifying glass. The portrait, framed in an oval, captures Jussieu in profile, highlighting his thoughtful expression as he meticulously studies the botanical specimen. This artwork provides a glimpse into the world of 18th-century scientific exploration and the detailed observations that underpinned the study of botany. It's a classic example of an engraved portrait, a popular art form during that era.