Portret van kardinaal Guido Bentivoglio 1637 - 1677

This etching by Wallerant Vaillant, created between 1637 and 1677, is a portrait of Cardinal Guido Bentivoglio. The work depicts the cardinal in a close-up view, emphasizing his facial features and the textures of his clothing. The careful rendering of detail, particularly in the lines of the subject's beard and the folds of his collar, is characteristic of Vaillant's style, which was heavily influenced by the Dutch Golden Age. This work, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the artistry of portraiture during this period.