Maddalena Corvina 1636

This engraving by Claude Mellan, created in 1636, is a portrait of Maddalena Corvina, a Roman miniature painter. The artwork is notable for its intricate and detailed lines, characteristic of Mellan’s style. The subject is depicted in a bust-length portrait within a circular frame, with her name inscribed in Latin around the border. The artist's signature and the inscription "Roma fecit" are present at the bottom of the image. This etching is a significant example of portraiture from the Baroque period.