Portret van Ottone Visconti 1549 - 1575

This anonymous engraving, created between 1549 and 1575, is a portrait of Ottone Visconti. The image portrays him in profile, holding a cross and a scepter. He is dressed in the garb of a high-ranking church official, likely a bishop. The artist’s skillful use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture within the small dimensions of the artwork. The detailed ornamentation of the frame surrounding the portrait adds to the overall sense of historical significance. The inscription at the bottom indicates the year of his death: 1295.