Portret van Giovanni Francesco Serra before 1689

This etching, *Portret van Giovanni Francesco Serra*, was created before 1689 by the Italian artist Jacopo Cotta. The portrait depicts Giovanni Francesco Serra, a prominent figure, dressed in armor, holding a baton, and positioned within a laurel wreath. The inscription below provides information about Serra's titles and positions, including "Segretario del Consiglio Segreto", "Governatore delle armi dello Stato di Milano", and "in Catalogna". This artwork, a fine example of 17th-century portraiture, offers a glimpse into the life of a powerful individual of the era.