Portret van schilder en schrijver Carlo Ridolfi 1648

"Portret van schilder en schrijver Carlo Ridolfi" is an etching by Giacomo Piccini from 1648. The engraving depicts Carlo Ridolfi, an Italian art historian, writer, and painter, in an oval frame with Latin text surrounding it. The inscription at the bottom identifies Ridolfi, and the etching’s stylistic details place it firmly in the Baroque period. This piece is an excellent example of 17th-century portraiture, with its focus on realism and the use of light and shadow. This print allows art lovers to learn more about Ridolfi and gain an appreciation for the style of engravings from the 17th century.