Jakob Lucius the Elder

Lucius, Jakob the Elder

German, c. 1530 - 1597

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The image is an engraving of a man seated, facing forward. He is an older individual with a receding hairline and a full beard. His expression is serious and contemplative, with distinct, deep-set eyes and a prominent nose. He is dressed in an ornate garment featuring intricate patterns and embroidery. In his hands, he holds a folded piece of fabric or paper with a quill. He wears a ring on one of his fingers. The background is decorated with circular motifs containing coats of arms. The top portion of the image contains text in Latin.
Jakob Lucius the Elder, Augustus Hertzog zu Sachsen, 1564, woodcut on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.58.1

Augustus Hertzog zu Sachsen

Jakob Lucius the Elder · 1564 · woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.58.1

This image is a portrait showing the upper half of a man seated, captured from the waist up. The man is positioned with his body facing slightly to the right, and his head turned towards the viewer. He has a broad, round face with a full beard and mustache. His hair is cut short and slightly receding at the hairline. He has a somber expression and wears ornate clothing typical of the period, featuring a richly patterned garment with intricate design and a high, frilled collar. Draped over his shoulders is a dark cloak with a decorative emblem on the shoulder. Around his neck, he wears a gold chain with a large, detailed medallion. In his hand, he holds a few feathers. The background of the image consists of a structural element with two coats of arms displayed on each side, set against a textured, neutral-colored backdrop. Above the man's image is a text block in ornate script.
Jakob Lucius the Elder, Augustus Hertzog zu Sachsen, 1564, hand-colored woodcut on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.58.2

Augustus Hertzog zu Sachsen

Jakob Lucius the Elder · 1564 · hand-colored woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.58.2