Portret van Luis de Benavides Carillo 1658

This engraving, created in 1658 by Giovanni Paolo Bianchi, depicts Luis de Benavides Carrillo. The portrait is presented in an oval frame, showing the subject’s head and shoulders. The image is notable for its fine detail, highlighting the sitter’s attire, including a lace collar and a sash with intricate patterns. This artwork is an example of portraiture, a genre that flourished during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The engraving was likely commissioned to celebrate Benavides Carrillo’s achievements and status as a nobleman. Bianchi’s detailed depiction of the subject’s features, including the mustache and goatee, adds to the realism of the engraving, which is typical of portraiture in the 17th century.