Portret van humanist Carolus Sigonius 1702 - 1764

"Portret van humanist Carolus Sigonius" is an engraving by Francesco Zucchi from the 18th century. The artwork depicts Carolus Sigonius, a prominent humanist scholar, in an oval frame surrounded by a laurel wreath. A cherub holding a drapery with tassels appears at the top right corner of the artwork. The image is typical of the Baroque period, incorporating elaborate details and a dramatic composition. The presence of the cherub, the laurel wreath, and the books at the bottom right corner of the artwork symbolize Sigonius's scholarly achievements and his influence on the field of humanist thought.