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His long, flowing beard and steady gaze are rendered with precise, controlled lines that define the texture of his hair and the weight of his clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustos, a Flemish printmaker who operated primarily in Augsburg, was known for his technical proficiency in copperplate engraving. The surrounding oval frame contains Latin text identifying the sitter, his profession, and his age. Below the portrait, a cartouche provides further biographical information, including the date of his death in 1577. The corners of the composition feature floral motifs, which provide a decorative balance to the stark, academic nature of the portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work belongs to a tradition of humanist portraiture, where the likeness of a scholar is accompanied by inscriptions that attest to their intellectual contributions. The cross-hatching techniques used to create shadow and volume demonstrate the high level of craftsmanship expected from print workshops of the era. The print serves as a record of Gasser, who was a significant figure in the medical and historical circles of Augsburg. By employing a clear, linear style, Custos ensures that the focus remains on the individual character of the sitter, capturing a sense of gravity and intellectual rigour. This piece is an example of the professional portraiture that circulated among the educated classes in Europe during the late Renaissance, documenting the appearance and reputation of notable figures for posterity.\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\/the-coronation-of-cosimo-i-de-medici-philips-galle\" 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 Coronation of Cosimo I de' Medici - Philips Galle — Philip Galle\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/salvator-mundi-agostino-carracci\" 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;\"\u003eSalvator Mundi - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\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":58429051830607,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58429065593167,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58429065625935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58429065658703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58429065691471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58429065724239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58429065757007,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58429065789775,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58429065822543,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58429065855311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58429065888079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58429065920847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Achilles-Pirminius-Gasser-at-Age-72_Poster_CompositorV1_1786174357665.jpg?v=1786230566","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/portrait-of-achilles-pirminius-gasser-at-age-72-dominicus-custos","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}