Portret van Aloysius Contareno 1616 - 1744

This is a portrait of Aloysius Contarini, an Italian diplomat, created by an anonymous artist sometime between 1616 and 1744. Contarini is depicted in an oval frame with decorative scrolls, his coat of arms, and an inscription in Latin describing him as an extraordinary ambassador for the Peace Treaty, a universal legate and mediator. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum and is a fine example of a Baroque portrait, highlighting the subject's position and achievements with formal and symbolic elements.