Portret van Christoffel Plantijn 1881

"Portret van Christoffel Plantijn" is an 1881 engraving by Belgian artist Jean Baptiste Pierre Michiels, depicting Christoffel Plantijn, a renowned 16th-century printer and publisher. The portrait, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Plantijn in a close-up, emphasizing his weathered features and prominent beard. Michiels captures a sense of gravitas in his subject, reflecting Plantijn's significant contributions to printing and the dissemination of knowledge.