, Montaigne, or Pic de la Mirandole, all names that have passed posture thanks to their writing but also the survival of their image. This memory focused on decrypting the construction of these representations in a broad 16th century. The analysis resulted in the collection of 211 portraits, spread over the whole period and spread over a wide geographical area. The establishment of a reading grid has made it possible to identify certain codes of the humanist iconographic vocabulary. Lettré is this wise man, whose garment, attitude as a whole testifies to sobriety, seriousness, and whose attributes often lead to the conclusion that he is a doctor. The head, placement of hands, symbols of power, control of the body, but also decet, support this speech. The portraitist uses the various elements to put them into service with several messages. They make lettré an exceptional man, encouraged in his singularity. Much more, humanist brings back a real civilisation of writing and book in his image. The celebration of this dimension is based on a foundation largely inspired by ancient times and the great former. And just as the return to sources is in fact a reinterpretation, the Latvian iconography intersects the influences to form a model’s own identity and intériority. The community, while integrating well singularised individuals, is nevertheless based on common values such as sharing knowledge and creating friendly links.