Justus Lipsius

Bartolomeus Willemsz Dolendo

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an engraving of a man's upper body seated behind a table. He has a distinguished facial appearance, with a high forehead, short beard, and mustache. He is dressed in an opulent fur-trimmed cloak over a dark garment with a large, pleated ruff around his neck. Several stacked books and writing implements are on the table in front of him, including an ink pot and quill. His hands are resting on the table, with one holding a book. A decorative coat of arms is to his left, and the background is softly shaded.