Portret van Metrophanes Critopoulos op 38-jarige leeftijd 1627

This engraving, created in 1627 by Dutch artist Jacob van der Heyden, depicts a portrait of Metrophanes Critopoulos, a prominent figure in the Eastern Orthodox Church. The engraving's title, "Imago Vera," emphasizes its accuracy in capturing the subject's likeness. Critopoulos, a Hieromonach (monk with priestly ordination), is depicted with a solemn expression, clad in traditional clerical garb and holding a book. This depiction showcases the importance of religious figures in 17th-century society and the role of portraiture in commemorating their achievements.