Portret van kardinaal Virginio Orsini 1658

This engraving by Giuseppe Maria Testana depicts Cardinal Virginio Orsini, a prominent figure in the Roman Catholic Church. Created in 1658, the artwork showcases Orsini in an oval portrait format, emphasizing his dignified presence. The image features detailed rendering of his features, including a prominent mustache and beard, and the intricate folds of his clerical robes. The inscription below the portrait provides information about Orsini's titles, including his role as Cardinal Deacon of Santa Maria in Via Lata. This artwork, likely intended for dissemination among Orsini's contemporaries, exemplifies the artistic trends of 17th-century portraiture, blending realism with symbolic representation of social status.