Portret van Pierre d'Ailly 1713 - 1763

"Portret van Pierre d'Ailly" is an engraving from 1713 to 1763, depicting a portrait of Pierre d'Ailly, a French cardinal and theologian. The anonymous artist uses a simple, yet effective style to capture the likeness of Pierre d'Ailly. The subject appears in a round frame, in profile, with a thoughtful expression. Below, a balance scale is depicted with a cloud, emphasizing d'Ailly's contributions to the church and his intellectual pursuits. The image is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This engraving, measuring 210mm in height and 154mm in width, is a valuable historical representation of a key figure in medieval French history.