Johannes Zurenus (Jan van Zuren)

Hendrik Goltzius after Maerten van Heemskerck

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait engraving of an older man. He is looking directly at the viewer. The man has distinct facial features, a full beard, thinning hair, and a prominent nose. He is wearing an intricate garment with a fur collar and is holding a book. The background is plain with a decorative crest in the upper right corner featuring a shield with a castle-like emblem. Text above the image reads, "IOHANNES ZVRENVS. AETAT. 71. Domini, 88." Additional writing below the image gives a historical or commemorative context.