Portret van Alphonse Rodriguez 1654 - 1722

"Portret van Alphonse Rodriguez" is an engraving created by Gaspar François Edelinck between 1654 and 1722, depicting the Jesuit priest Alphonse Rodriguez. The image features a close-up portrait of Rodriguez, with his hands clasped in prayer, and a landscape background. The work showcases Edelinck's masterful use of etching and engraving techniques to capture detail and texture, giving the portrait a realistic and contemplative feel. The engraving's small scale and detailed composition make it a prime example of 17th-century portraiture in the Netherlands.