{"product_id":"portrait-of-franciscus-modius-theodor-de-bry","title":"Portrait of Franciscus Modius - Theodor de Bry","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed sixteenth-century engraving by Theodor de Bry, depicting the scholar Franciscus Modius within an architectural frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Theodor de Bry depicts the humanist and jurist Franciscus Modius. De Bry, a Flemish engraver and goldsmith, was active in the late sixteenth century and is recognised for his technical precision in copperplate engraving. The portrait captures Modius in a formal pose, typical of the period, wearing a ruff and doublet. His hand rests upon a table, near a small wreath, while his gaze is directed towards the viewer. The composition is framed by an architectural arch adorned with floral motifs, a common decorative element in Renaissance portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the controlled line work characteristic of de Bry's output. The shading is achieved through cross-hatching, which provides volume to the figure and depth to the drapery of his clothing. The inclusion of Latin text within the image, both in the arch and on the cartouche at the base, serves to identify the subject and provide a brief eulogy. This format was standard for scholarly portraits of the era, intended to circulate among intellectuals and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFranciscus Modius (1556-1597) was a scholar from Bruges known for his work in law and classical literature. De Bry's depiction reflects the status of the subject, presenting him as a man of learning and professional standing. The attention to detail in the costume, from the texture of the ruff to the buttons on the doublet, illustrates the engraver's ability to render material surfaces with clarity. This work is an example of the print culture that allowed for the dissemination of portraits of notable figures across Europe during the late sixteenth century.\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\/william-perkins-renold-elstrack\" 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;\"\u003eWilliam Perkins - Renold Elstrack — Renold Elstracke\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-twelve-months-july-no-7-hans-sebald-beham\" 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;\"\u003eThe Twelve Months: July (No. 7) - Hans Sebald Beham — Hans Sebald Beham\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Theodor de Bry","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58727606911311,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58728291500367,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58728291533135,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58728291565903,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58728291598671,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58728291631439,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58728291664207,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58728291696975,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58728291729743,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58728291762511,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58728291795279,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58728291828047,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Franciscus-Modius_Poster_CompositorV1_1788970278692.jpg?v=1788970705","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/portrait-of-franciscus-modius-theodor-de-bry","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}