Portret van Ottaviano Castelli 1620 - 1660

Sébastien Vouillemont, a Baroque artist born in 1610 and died in 1660, created this etching titled "Portret van Ottaviano Castelli" sometime between 1620 and 1660. The etching features a portrait of Ottaviano Castelli, a renowned mathematician and astronomer, set within a decorative frame adorned with a laurel wreath and ribbons. The detailed rendering of Castelli's features and the intricately crafted frame showcase Vouillemont's mastery of the etching technique. This work is an excellent example of Baroque portraiture, emphasizing the subject's intellect and stature.