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During the Renaissance, this portrait of Wolfgang Lazius, a famous scientist who was attached to the Hapsburg court, must have provoked great merriment within those circles. Arcimboldo created a portrait out of stacked books. Wolgang Lazius' torso is made of books at different angles and his hair by an open book. As far as is known, it is the only portrait by Arcimboldo which is not composed of elements derived from nature. Part of the Parastone Museum Collection of highly collectible museum figurines adapted from famous paintings. Comes with color description card. Made from resin with hand painted details. Measures: 6"H x 4"W x 3 1/8"D.