Portret van Gustavo Costa 1680 - 1725
arnoldvanwesterhout
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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toned paper
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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portrait reference
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old-timey
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19th century
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columned text
This engraving, "Portret van Gustavo Costa", was created by Arnold van Westerhout between 1680 and 1725. The artwork depicts Gustavo Costa, likely a prominent figure of the time, in an oval portrait frame, a common artistic device in portraiture of the period. The image shows Costa in formal attire, emphasizing his social standing. The detailed inscription below the portrait provides information about his titles and accomplishments, further enhancing the artwork's historical significance.
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