Portret van Diego Sarmiento de Acuña c. 1810 - 1820

"Portret van Diego Sarmiento de Acuña" is a mezzotint by Robert Cooper, created between 1810 and 1820, and now housed at the Rijksmuseum. The mezzotint depicts Diego Sarmiento de Acuña, a Spanish diplomat and statesman, standing in a dark interior with a dramatic backdrop. The subject is shown in full length, wearing a richly detailed costume with a large cloak and feathered hat, creating a striking visual contrast with the dimly lit background. Cooper was a renowned mezzotint artist known for his skillful use of light and shadow, as seen in this detailed portrait, one of his many works held in important museums.