Artwork
Jacob Bornonius
Jacob Bornonius is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Pieter van den Berge. It dates from 1573 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Below his head, there’s a banner with Latin and French text, and the year "1573" is marked at the bottom right.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man with a serious expression. He’s framed by a decorative border filled with tiny figures, plants, and swirling patterns. Below his head, there’s a banner with Latin and French text, and the year "1573" is marked at the bottom right.
The name "Iac. Bornonius" is written under the portrait, and the artist’s initials appear in the corner. The intricate details around the man’s head look like they were carved into metal.
Next, check out the technique: engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Overview
This print is an engraved portrait created by Pieter van den Berge in 1573. It is a black-and-white image of a bearded man with a serious expression.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is identified as Jacob Bornonius by the inscription 'Iac. Bornonius' below the portrait. The decorative border and banner with Latin and French text add to the portrait's significance, though the specific meaning is not immediately clear.
Technique & Style
The engraving technique is evident in the intricate details around the subject's head, which were achieved by carving into metal. The level of detail and the decorative elements reflect the artist's skill and style.
Artist & collection
Gulielmus Baudartius, Theologian and Historian
John Gerard, Herbalist
John Gerard, Herbalist
John Dee (?)
Johannes Meursius, Historian
Carolus Clusius, Professor of Botany at Leyden
Francis White, Bishop of Ely
Augustus, Duke of Saxony
Portrait of a Man with a Long Beard
Jesper Rasmussen Brochmand
Jacobus Arminius
Hans Bol