Jacques Picart I

French, active c. 1606/1628

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The image shows a person standing from the waist up. The person is holding a wooden cross in their right hand, with their left hand raised to their chest. They have a serene facial expression with a prominent brow, a long beard, and short, cropped hair with a tonsure style. The individual is dressed in a simple robe with a hood, tied at the waist with a cord or rope that holds a string of beads ending with a cross. In the background, there are mountains and flowering plants adding to the serene atmosphere. The image is bordered by a descriptive text panel at the bottom.
Jacques Picart I, Jacques Picart II, John Forbes, published 1623, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.474

John Forbes

Jacques Picart I, Jacques Picart II · published 1623 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.474

The image shows a monk standing with his hands crossed over his chest in a pose of reverence or prayer. He has a light-colored, closely cropped hairstyle and a well-groomed beard, with a serene expression. The monk is wearing a traditional Capuchin habit with a hood, belted by a rope, and a rosary with a cross hanging from his waist. In the background, there is a wooden cross with a crucifixion scene and flowing text. Beside the monk is a table with an open book, an ink pot with a quill pen, and a skull on top of stacked books. The setting is intricate, with detailed textures in the clothing and objects.
Jacques Picart I, Jacques Picart II, William Fich of Canfield, Essex, published 1623, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.465

William Fich of Canfield, Essex

Jacques Picart I, Jacques Picart II · published 1623 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.465