Portret van Johann Sturm 1570

anonymous

aged paper

toned paper

old engraving style

sketch book

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

This anonymous engraving from 1570 depicts Johann Sturm, a German humanist and educator. The portrait is encased in a decorative frame filled with allegorical figures and symbols. The image is a woodcut, a printmaking technique that uses a carved block to create the image. Woodcuts were popular for book illustrations during the Renaissance, and this example showcases the intricate detail and decorative qualities of the genre. This portrait is a valuable historical document offering a glimpse into the life and appearance of a prominent Renaissance figure.