Philip de Mornay 1570 - 1641

This engraving by Léonard Gaultier, dating from 1570-1641, depicts Philip de Mornay, a prominent French Huguenot leader and scholar. The portrait is executed in a realistic style typical of the Renaissance period, with fine detail in the subject's features and clothing. The inscription surrounding Mornay's likeness highlights his age and year, and the words "Arte Et Marte" (by art and by war) underscore his military and intellectual prowess. This work, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the life of a significant historical figure through the lens of 17th-century printmaking.