Pierre de Ronsard

Michel Lasne

Associated Names
Michel Lasne

Artist, French, 1590 or before - 1667

The image depicts an engraving of a man's upper body in profile, facing right. The man has distinct facial features including a prominent nose, strong chin, a beard, short curly hair, and a laurel wreath on his head. He is wearing a draped toga-like garment secured by a brooch on his shoulder. There are no visible jewelry pieces. The background is plain with engraving lines, enclosed in an oval border with decorative elements at the top. The text "MYRTO ET LAURO" is seen above, and the bottom identifies the man as Pierre de Ronsard with additional French text. The entire portrait has an aged appearance typical of historical engravings.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    plate: 15.4 x 11.6 cm (6 1/16 x 4 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 22 x 16.7 cm (8 11/16 x 6 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.164.62

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1976

  • Preaud/Weigert 1976, undesc..

Inscriptions

around circumference in plate: ET LAVRO ET MYRTO; across bottom in plate: Pierre de Ronsard, Prince des Poetes Francais, mort / l'An 1585

Wikidata ID

Q74895618

You may be interested in

Loading Results