Portret van kardinaal Giulio Gabrielli 1658 - 1679
giuseppemariatestana
pencil drawn
aged paper
light pencil work
photo restoration
pencil sketch
old engraving style
pencil drawing
old-timey
19th century
pencil work
This etching, "Portret van kardinaal Giulio Gabrielli," was created by Giuseppe Maria Testana between 1658 and 1679. The portrait depicts Cardinal Giulio Gabrielli, dressed in his cardinal robes and hat, in an oval frame. The etching is characterized by its detailed lines and subtle shading, which create a sense of realism and depth. The inscription below the portrait identifies the sitter and provides his date of death. The etching was likely created for private or public collection, a testament to the importance of religious figures during this period. The etching is a fine example of 17th-century Italian portraiture and serves as a valuable historical document.
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