Frontispice met portret van Vignola 1629

"Frontispice met portret van Vignola" is a 1629 engraving by Crispijn van de Passe (II). The etching depicts a portrait of the Italian architect Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola within an elaborately decorated architectural frame. The use of a decorative frame was popular in portraiture of the time, elevating the subject and showcasing the artist's skill in rendering detail. This engraving can be viewed at the Rijksmuseum. The artwork's ornate style and fine detail are hallmarks of Crispijn van de Passe's masterful engravings.