Nicolaus Cisnerus Iurisconsultus, Robert Boissard, between 1595 and 1599

Portrait of nicolaus cisnerus, half-length, facing right, wearing gown, doublet, ruff and hat, a medallion suspended from a chain around his neck, holding gloves in his right hand, his left hand to sword hanging at his left side; under arch supported by pillars; in front of him, scroll lettered with his dates, quill, inkpot and opened book on table; illustration to boissard's 'icones virorum illustrium' (frankfurt: de bry, 1597-99) engraving. Date: between 1595 and 1599. Dimensions: Height: 139 mm (trimmed) Width: 107 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Nicolaus Cisnerus. Collection: British Museum. Nicolaus Cisnerus Iurisconsultus (BM Bb,14.141)