Amerigo Vespucci

Crispijn de Passe I

National Gallery of Art

The illustration depicts a profile view of a man's upper body and head facing to the right. The man has a prominent nose, rounded chin, slightly pronounced lips, curly short hair covered by a turban-like headpiece, and is wearing a high-collared coat. The image is framed in an ornate oval border with Latin inscriptions. In the top left corner, there is a bird on a branch, and in the bottom left corner, a figure with feathered headdress extends an arm. The right side of the frame features decorative elements. The background is textured with detailed lines and shading.