Portret van Manuel Pinto da Fonseca 1744

This engraving, titled "Portret van Manuel Pinto da Fonseca," was created in 1744 by the French artist Jean Daullé (1703-1763). The work is a portrait of Manuel Pinto da Fonseca, a notable figure who was elected Grand Master of the Order of Saint John in 1741. The image depicts Pinto da Fonseca in an oval frame, which is placed upon a pedestal inscribed with details about his life and achievements. The engraving, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases the meticulous detail and stylistic characteristics of 18th-century portraiture.