Justus Lipsius

Crispijn de Passe I

National Gallery of Art

The image is a half-length portrait of a man with distinct facial features, including a mustache and a full beard. He is dressed in a dark, formal garment with an elaborate ruffled collar. The man is standing and gazing slightly to the right. In his right hand, he is holding an object that resembles a mask or a gloved hand, while in his left hand, he is holding a book. The background is plain.