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Below the portrait, a smaller oval contains a heraldic device featuring a hand grasping snakes, accompanied by the Latin motto 'UTCUMQUE'. This inclusion provides a symbolic layer to the portrait, reflecting the status and personal identity of the sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustos demonstrates a high degree of control over the burin, using cross-hatching to create depth and shadow across the face and clothing. The gaze of the sitter is direct, engaging the viewer with a sense of authority. The Latin inscription surrounding the oval identifies the subject and confirms the date of production. This print is a clear example of the portrait engraving tradition in the Holy Roman Empire, where such works were often produced to document the appearance of notable figures for wider circulation among the educated classes. The clarity of the line work and the balanced composition reflect the technical standards of the period, providing a detailed record of both the individual and the sartorial customs of the late Renaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/boar-hunt-with-sea-turtle-fish-and-bird-adriaen-collaert\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBoar Hunt, with Sea Turtle, Fish, and Bird - Adriaen Collaert — Adriaen Collaert\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aestas-summer-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAestas (Summer) - Aegidius Sadeler (II) — Aegidius Sadeler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dominicus Custos","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58427076903247,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58427186250063,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58427186282831,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58427186315599,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58427186348367,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58427186381135,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58427186413903,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58427186446671,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58427186479439,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58427186512207,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58427186544975,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58427186577743,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Hieronymus-Scottus-Placentinus_Poster_CompositorV1_1786165469146.jpg?v=1786221864","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/hieronymus-scottus-placentinus-dominicus-custos","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}