Portret van Jean François Le Petit before 1601

This engraving, created by Christoffel van Sichem I before 1601, is a portrait of Jean François Le Petit. Le Petit is depicted in the style of a warrior, holding a helmet and a sword, with his coat of arms visible in the upper left corner. This artwork, now located in the Rijksmuseum, is a small-scale engraving but presents a detailed and expressive depiction of a historical figure, utilizing the classic medium of the engraving to present a realistic image of a man of his time. This piece is an example of the "engraving" genre and showcases the artist's mastery of this specific artistic technique.