Portret van de Augustijn Aleixo de Menezes, aartsbisschop van Goa en Braga 1636

This is a portrait engraving by Cornelis Galle I, created in 1636, depicting the Augustinian Aleixo de Menezes, Archbishop of Goa and Braga. The portrait is framed in a decorative oval, characteristic of engravings of the period. The detailed inscription below the image provides biographical information about the subject, highlighting his roles as "Apostle of the East Indies" and Archbishop of Goa. The engraving, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable historical document showcasing the artistic style of the 17th century and providing insight into the life of a prominent religious figure.