Teucrides Annaeus Lanicerus

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of an individual with the upper body visible. The person is seated or standing in a three-quarter view, facing slightly to the right. His facial features include a prominent mustache and discernible expression, with short, neatly styled hair. He is wearing formal attire with a high lace collar typical of the period, and a richly detailed jacket featuring decorative elements or embroidery. In his hand, he holds a sprig with a flower or small branch, and there is another object in front of him onto which his hand might rest. The portrait is set against a finely lined background within an oval frame, and the area around is filled with text, suggesting an engraved or printed illustration with additional texts above and below.