Filippo Neri weigert het kardinaalschap 1630 - 1641

Luca Ciamberlano's etching *Filippo Neri weigert het kardinaalschap* (1630-1641) depicts Filippo Neri, a 16th century Italian priest, refusing the offer of a cardinal's position by Pope Clement VIII. Neri is shown sitting in a chair, while the Pope stands before him. The etching shows the interior of a room, and the detail of the carving on the walls is clearly visible. Ciamberlano was a prominent engraver, active in Rome between 1624 and 1641. The image is a fine example of the work of the artist, and the subject matter reflects the historical and religious significance of Neri, whose life and work are still studied today.