Portret van kardinaal Guido Bentivoglio by Pieter de (II) Jode

Portret van kardinaal Guido Bentivoglio 1628 - 1670

pencil drawn

aged paper

pencil sketch

old engraving style

portrait reference

pencil drawing

limited contrast and shading

pencil work

historical font

columned text

This 17th-century engraving by Pieter de Jode II is a portrait of Cardinal Guido Bentivoglio. The image captures the Cardinal’s likeness in detail, with his expression and attire clearly rendered. The engraving is framed within a decorative octagonal border and accompanied by the Cardinal’s coat of arms. The inscription below the portrait indicates that the Cardinal died in 1645. This detailed portrait is a testament to the skills of Pieter de Jode II and offers a glimpse into the life of a prominent religious figure.