Portret van Fra Giovanni Battista Cassini 1811 - 1871

This lithograph by Leendert (I) Springer depicts Fra Giovanni Battista Cassini, a Carmelite friar and architect. The portrait, created between 1811 and 1871, showcases Cassini in profile, wearing a fur-trimmed cap and a dark robe. Springer’s meticulous detail captures the subject's facial features and attire, highlighting his scholarly and pious nature. This work serves as a visual record of a significant figure in the history of architecture, particularly in the context of the Mount Carmel region. The inscription below the portrait identifies Cassini as the architect of Monte Carmelo, adding historical and biographical context to the piece.