Portret van Ludwig Lucius op 52-jarige leeftijd 1629

Jacob van der Heyden's 1629 etching, "Portret van Ludwig Lucius op 52-jarige leeftijd," depicts Ludwig Lucius, a prominent professor, at the age of 52. Lucius is shown in a three-quarter view, dressed in a dark coat with a white ruff collar. He holds a book in his left hand and gazes directly at the viewer, his expression thoughtful and serious. The detailed rendering of the sitter's face and clothing, as well as the inscription below the portrait, suggests a focus on the sitter's intelligence and scholarly achievements. This artwork is an example of the engraved portrait genre prevalent in the 17th century.