Portret van Alexander de Imola c. 1597 - 1599

This engraving, "Portret van Alexander de Imola" by Theodor de Bry, depicts Alexander Tartagni, a legal scholar from Imola, Italy, in profile. Created between 1597 and 1599, this small portrait, a mere 140 mm x 100 mm, is framed by a decorative border featuring flora and fauna, a common characteristic of Renaissance portraiture. The inscription below the portrait in Latin, "Felsina Tartagno leges et jura docente, Floruit aeterno nomen honore gerens," translates to "In Bologna, Tartagni taught laws and justice, His name, honored forever, flourished". The work is an excellent example of de Bry's skill in portraying individuals with a refined and detailed approach, showcasing the artist's talent in engraving and his keen eye for detail.