Allegorisch portret van Giulio Raimondo Mazarino 1632 - 1693

This allegorical portrait, created by French artist Francois de Poilly between 1632 and 1693, depicts Giulio Raimondo Mazarino. The artwork features a central medallion portrait of Mazarino surrounded by four figures. The figures represent different aspects of Mazarino's character and achievements. This etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Poilly's skill in creating a complex composition while maintaining a sense of balance and clarity. The work, which measures 494 mm in height and 525 mm in width, is an excellent example of 17th-century portraiture and exemplifies the use of allegorical imagery to convey the subject's virtues and achievements.