Portret van Annibale Marchese met allegorie 1716 - 1761

Jeremias Jakob Sedelmayr's "Portret van Annibale Marchese met allegorie" (1716-1761) is an engraving that depicts the Duke Annibale Marchese, who is seated and holding a book with a pen in his hand. The duke is surrounded by several allegorical figures, such as a woman holding a shield and a man with a lute. The engraving is likely a portrait commissioned by the duke himself, showcasing his interest in literature and the arts. It serves as a reminder of the Baroque era's fascination with symbolism and allegorical representations.