Portret van Pietro Vettori 1584 - 1585

This engraving, titled "Portret van Pietro Vettori," was created by Cornelis Cort between 1584 and 1585. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Pietro Vettori, a Florentine, in an oval frame with the inscription "PETRVS · FLORENTINVS · VICTORIVS · AGENS · ANNVM · LXXX" which translates to "Peter, a Florentine, victorious, acting, in the year 80." The inscription indicates Vettori’s age at the time of the portrait, which is a common feature in Renaissance engravings. Cort’s meticulous lines and detailed shading create a realistic portrayal of Vettori's features, showcasing the skilled craftsmanship of this prominent engraver. The use of the oval frame, a common Renaissance stylistic device, suggests that this is a formal portrait, likely commissioned by Vettori himself.