A portrait of Gerolamo Cardano (Hieronymus Cardanus) in right-facing profile, contained within an inscribed oval frame. Cardano is depicted with short curly hair and a beard, wearing a high-collared garment. The oval sits within a rectangular border, resting upon a decorative plinth or pedestal. The pedestal features a central five-petaled floral motif (rosette) flanked by elegant scrollwork. The entire image is executed using detailed line engraving and cross-hatching.

GEROLAMO CARDANO OF MILAN

At the age of 68