Portret van Ludovico Adimari 1690 - 1739

Theodor Vercruys' "Portret van Ludovico Adimari" is an engraving depicting Ludovico Adimari, a Florentine gentleman. The artwork, dating between 1690 and 1739, shows Adimari in a formal portrait setting, his powdered wig and elaborate lace cravat reflecting the fashions of the time. The oval frame and the crest below Adimari's portrait add to the formal and aristocratic quality of the artwork. The meticulous detail of Vercruys' engraving captures the refined elegance of the subject and the era. Engravings like this served as a means of disseminating images of prominent individuals and their families, allowing for their visual legacy to endure.