Portret van kardinaal Giovanni Battista Tolomei 1712 - 1762

This engraving by Girolamo (II) Rossi, created between 1712 and 1762, depicts a portrait of Cardinal Giovanni Battista Tolomei. The print, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases a detailed and realistic portrayal of the cardinal, emphasizing his solemn expression and the elaborate garments associated with his high rank. The inscription below the portrait provides biographical information about Cardinal Tolomei, highlighting his affiliation with the Jesuit order and his elevation to the cardinalate in 1731. The engraving, with its emphasis on meticulous detail and accurate depiction of the subject, exemplifies the artistic conventions of portraiture prevalent in the 18th century.