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Jan Wamesius / Larmessin
JAN WAMESIUS Flemish jurist
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1524 1590 Flemish Jurist Larmessin Ruff
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1. Title: "Jan Wamesius, Flemish Jurist of the Late Renaissance Era (1524-1590)" This evocative portrait captures the distinguished visage of Jan Wamesius, a prominent Flemish jurist of the late Renaissance period. Born in 1524, Wamesius rose to prominence during a time of great intellectual and cultural flourishing in the Low Countries. His refined attire and serious expression convey the intellectual rigor and dedication to the law that defined his career. The portrait, created around 1590, showcases Wamesius in the height of fashion for the time, wearing a ruff – a high, starched collar – and a cap typical of the late Renaissance era. The ruff, which was worn around the neck and secured with a band, was a symbol of wealth and status. The cap, known as a "beret," was a common head covering for scholars and jurists. Wamesius's impressive legal career began in the service of the Habsburg monarchy, where he held various positions in the Council of Brabant and the Court of Audit. He is best known for his work on the "Institutiones iuris civilis," a comprehensive commentary on Justinian's "Institutes," which was a foundational text in Roman law. Wamesius's commentary was widely used in universities throughout Europe and helped solidify the study of Roman law in the early modern period. Despite his significant contributions to the legal world, Wamesius remains a relatively obscure figure today. This portrait, however, offers a glimpse into the life of this brilliant and dedicated Flemish jurist, whose work continues to shape our understanding of the law and the intellectual landscape of the late Renaissance.
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