Portret van Cornelis Cort after 1578

This anonymous engraving, dated after 1578, is a portrait of Cornelis Cort, a Dutch engraver and printmaker who worked in Italy. The inscription around the oval frame identifies Cort as a skilled engraver, noting his death in Rome in 1578. The portrait, which is now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, showcases the artist's ability to capture detail and dimension in a small format. Cort's likeness is rendered with a sharp, defined style, conveying his personality and artistry.