Portret van Matthäus Zell 1549 - 1572

This anonymous engraving, *Portret van Matthäus Zell*, is a striking example of Renaissance portraiture. Created between 1549 and 1572, the image depicts Matthäus Zell, a prominent figure in the Reformation, in a detailed and realistic style. Zell is shown wearing a robe, holding a book, and positioned within a decorative frame. The intricate border, with its cherubic figures and classical motifs, reflects the artistic conventions of the period and enhances the sense of grandeur and importance surrounding the subject. The engraving's small size, measuring just 130mm by 140mm, suggests it was likely intended for personal use or for inclusion in a collection of portraits.