Jacob Bornonius

About this work

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.