Portret van de Franse kardinaal Pierre de Foix 1644

This engraving, created by Frans van den Wijngaerde in 1644, depicts Pierre de Foix, a French cardinal. The portrait showcases de Foix in profile, wearing cardinal robes. The meticulous details and realistic depiction of de Foix's features, including his prominent nose and piercing gaze, are characteristic of Wijngaerde's style. The inscription at the bottom provides information about de Foix's life, including his dates of birth and death. This work exemplifies the artist's talent for capturing the likeness of his subjects with precision and detail, making it a valuable historical document as well as a work of art.