Portret van Pietro Giannone 1733

This 1733 engraving by Martin Bernigeroth is a portrait of Pietro Giannone, a cardinal and protector of the German and Hungarian Colleges. The work, housed at the Rijksmuseum, captures Giannone in a formal pose, with his clerical robes and the emblem of his office prominently displayed. The artist skillfully renders the textures of the fabric and the subtle play of light on the subject's face, creating a sense of realism within the portrait's oval frame. Bernigeroth, who died in 1733, is known for his portraits and engravings.