Portret van Antonio González Ruiz 1786

This 1786 engraving, "Portret van Antonio González Ruiz", by Francisco Muntaner Moner is a portrait of the Spanish artist Antonio González Ruiz. The work depicts Ruiz in an oval frame with his name and title "Pictor Regius" inscribed around the edge. He is depicted holding a paintbrush and palette, signifying his profession. The engraving is a fine example of 18th-century portraiture, demonstrating Muntaner Moner's skill in capturing detail and likeness. The work exemplifies the typical style of the period, with a focus on realism and a sense of dignity in the subject.