Portret van bisschop Carolus Borromeüs by Justus Sadeler

Portret van bisschop Carolus Borromeüs 1610 - 1620

pencil drawn

facial expression drawing

pencil sketch

old engraving style

caricature

portrait reference

pencil drawing

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

portrait drawing

"Portret van bisschop Carolus Borromeüs" (Portrait of Bishop Charles Borromeo) is an engraving by Justus Sadeler created between 1610 and 1620, currently located in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts the Bishop in prayer, with his hands clasped and a book open before him, reflecting his devotion. The figure is framed by a curtain and features a skull and a crucifix in the background, symbolic of mortality and faith. This engraving, crafted with intricate detail, offers a glimpse into the religious devotion of the period.