Andreas Rivetus, Doctor of Divinity and Professor
1611
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1611
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows a man with a serious expression, dressed in old-fashioned clothes. He's sitting at a table with books and papers. The man is André Rivet, a doctor of divinity and professor. This portrait is interesting because it gives us a glimpse of what a scholar looked like back then. You can learn more about the artist who made this engraving by looking up the work of artist: Hondius I, Hendrik.
