Portrait of a gentleman, half-length, in a black doublet and black cap

Circle of Corneille de la Haye, known as Corneille de Lyon (b. The Hague, active Lyons 1534-1574) Portrait of a gentleman, half-length, in a black doublet and black cap inscribed and dated 'ESPOIR.FAIT POVRS VIVRE AO.1545. ÆT.22' and with a coat-of-arms (upper left) oil on panel 7 x 6¾ in. (17.3 x 17.2 cm.)