Francesco I d'Este Intervenes for an Agreement between Pope Urban VIII and the Duke of Parma, from L'Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d'Este, di Modena e Reggio Duca VIII [...] 1659

This etching by Bartolomeo Fenice (Fénis) depicts Francesco I d'Este intervening for an agreement between Pope Urban VIII and the Duke of Parma. The scene is set in a courtyard, possibly in Rome, with a grand gate and a building in the background. The engraving style and meticulous detail of the figures and architecture reflect the prevailing artistic trends of the 17th century. The work is a visual testament to the political maneuverings of the Italian Renaissance and offers a glimpse into the power dynamics of the period.