Portret van Pedro Ronquillo Briceño 1679

This 1679 etching by Herman Hendrik Quiter is a portrait of Pedro Ronquillo Briceño, an important figure of the Spanish Empire. The portrait is a bust-length depiction, enclosed within an oval frame. Briceño's face is depicted with detail, and he has long, flowing hair and a finely embroidered collar. The inscription below him indicates that he was a member of the Order of Alcântara, a Spanish military order. The etching displays skillful use of light and shadow and a masterful rendering of texture, typical of Dutch etching traditions.