Portret van Joseph Motta 1702 - 1764

"Portret van Joseph Motta" is an etching by Italian artist Francesco Zucchi from 1702 to 1764. The artwork features a bust portrait of Joseph Motta, a Venetian auditor, depicted in an oval frame with a coat of arms and a background of books. The subject is shown holding a quill and a book, highlighting his scholarly pursuits. The intricate detail of the engraving adds to the realism of the piece, while the surrounding books emphasize the importance of knowledge and scholarship in Motta's life.