Portret van Antoine Perrenot kardinaal van Granvelle 1520 - 1567

Lambertus Suavius, a Dutch Renaissance engraver, created a portrait of Antoine Perrenot, Cardinal of Granvelle in the 16th century. The etching depicts the Cardinal in an elegant pose, adorned in the attire of his time, holding a closed book. The image is framed by architectural elements and a landscape background, hinting at the Cardinal's position of authority and power. Suavius's precise lines and detailed rendering of the subject capture the dignity and intelligence of the Cardinal, reflecting the values of the period.