Portret van Ambrogio Spinola 1644 - 1650

Jacob Louys' 17th-century engraving, *Portret van Ambrogio Spinola*, depicts the prominent military leader Ambrogio Spinola in an elaborate frame of foliage and fruit. This Baroque-style artwork highlights Spinola's status with a detailed rendering of his armor and a prominent ruff collar. The intricate frame, reminiscent of decorative elements popular in the era, further emphasizes his power and influence. This print, measuring 405 mm in height and 281 mm in width, showcases Louys' skill in capturing both the likeness and the aura of a significant figure of the time.