Portret van Lius Méndez de Haro by Cornelis Meyssens

Portret van Lius Méndez de Haro 1650 - 1670

pencil drawn

photo restoration

shading to add clarity

old engraving style

portrait reference

unrealistic statue

old-timey

limited contrast and shading

19th century

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This engraving, "Portret van Lius Méndez de Haro" by Cornelis Meyssens (1640 - ) depicts a portrait of Luis Méndez de Haro, a Spanish nobleman. The detailed etching of his face and clothing, set in an oval frame, exemplifies the refined style of 17th-century portraiture. The image is a testament to the artist's skill in creating realistic detail and capturing the sitter's presence. The print is on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, measuring a compact 176 mm by 120 mm.