Portret van Miguel Perez van Montesca by Juan van Noort

Portret van Miguel Perez van Montesca 1629 - 1652

juanvannoort

pencil drawn

facial expression drawing

pencil sketch

old engraving style

caricature

pencil drawing

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

portrait drawing

pencil art

This is a portrait engraving by Juan van Noort, dating from between 1629 and 1652. It depicts Miguel Perez van Montesca, a Spanish nobleman, in an oval frame surrounded by a decorative border. The intricate details of the frame are typical of Flemish Renaissance engravings. The figure is shown in armor, emphasizing his social status and military significance. The engraving is small, measuring only 175 mm in height and 123 mm in width, but it provides a detailed and expressive portrait. The inscription surrounding the oval reveals his titles and honors.