Portret van de abt van San Clemente c. 19th century

This 19th-century engraving by the Monogrammist R portrays the Abbot of San Clemente. The detailed etching captures the abbot seated in a chair, dressed in his clerical robes. The composition is classically balanced, with the figure positioned centrally and surrounded by elements of scholarly life, including books, a desk, and a pair of spectacles. The artist’s signature is visible in the bottom right corner. This portrait is a fine example of the engraved portrait style, popular in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries.