Portret van Erycius Puteanus Possibly 1630 - 1646

This is a portrait engraving of Erycius Puteanus, a 17th-century historian and professor. The artwork was created by Pieter de (II) Jode, a Flemish artist known for his engravings. The engraving captures Puteanus seated with an open book and a quill pen resting on a table. The detailed rendering of his facial features and attire, as well as the bookshelves in the background, reflects the artist's skillful technique in creating a realistic and scholarly portrayal of the subject. The artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a valuable historical document shedding light on 17th-century intellectual life.