Portret van botanicus en medicus Andrea Cesalpino 1739 - 1784

This engraving, titled "Portret van botanicus en medicus Andrea Cesalpino", was created by Italian artist Carlo Faucci between 1739 and 1784. The artwork is a portrait of Andrea Cesalpino, a renowned Italian botanist and physician. The image showcases Cesalpino with a stern expression, wearing a fur-lined garment and a cap. The artist's meticulous attention to detail in rendering the subject's features and attire highlights the technical prowess of Faucci, a prominent figure in 18th-century Italian printmaking. This small-scale engraving, measuring 167mm by 120mm, serves as a historical testament to the influential figure of Andrea Cesalpino.