Pierre de Ronsard 

This engraving by Michel Lasne depicts Pierre de Ronsard, a famous French poet, in profile. He is crowned with a laurel wreath, symbolizing his poetic achievement, and wears a toga-like garment. The inscription below the oval frame identifies him as the "Prince of French Poets" and notes his death in 1585. This print exemplifies the practice of honoring renowned figures through portraits, a tradition that thrived during the Renaissance. The careful rendering of details, particularly Ronsard's features, highlights the artist's skill and the print's ability to convey the subject's identity and status.