Jacques de Fornazeris

French, active 1570/1619

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The image features a detailed engraving of a man's portrait, surrounded by intricate ornamental elements. The man is depicted in a chest-up view, facing forward with a slight turn to his left. He has sharp facial features, including a mustache and beard, and short graying hair. He is dressed in a fur-collared garment with a high-collar shirt underneath. In the elaborate oval frame around him is the name "IVSTVS LIPSVS". Flanking the frame are two female figures holding a crown and a trumpet, standing on pedestals labeled "GLORIA" and "FAMA". Below the central portrait is a smaller oval medallion labeled "MODESTIA", showing a seated draped figure with a landscape background. The engraving is adorned with scrollwork and a Latin inscription at the bottom.
Jacques de Fornazeris, Justus Lipsius, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.783

Justus Lipsius

Jacques de Fornazeris · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.783

The image depicts a portrait of a man from the chest upwards, facing forward with his head slightly turned to his right. The man has distinctive facial features, including a mustache and goatee. His hair is curly and styled to flow backwards. He is dressed in ornate armor with detailed patterns. There is a ribbon-like scroll surrounding the portrait with inscribed text. The background has a dark, cross-hatched pattern, with additional classical embellishments and text below the portrait.
Jacques de Fornazeris, James I, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.948

James I

Jacques de Fornazeris · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.948