Portrait of Christophe Plantin, 1520-1589. Born in St-Avertin, France, established his publishing house in Antwerp. Today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. #oilpainting after Rubens. Oil on canvas, 2024, 24x38”.
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Christophe Plantin, 1520-1589, established his publishing house in Antwerp. Title pages of Plantin Press used a compass vignette with the motto “Labore and Constantia”. Oil on wood, 2025, 11 x 6.5 x 6.5 inches.
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