Portret van Sertorius Ursatus by Giovanni Georgi

Portret van Sertorius Ursatus 1651

giovannigeorgi

pencil drawn

toned paper

light pencil work

blue ink drawing

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

pencil art

"Portret van Sertorius Ursatus" is an engraving by Giovanni Georgi from 1651, depicting Sertorius Ursatus, an Italian nobleman and patriot. The artwork shows Ursatus in a three-quarter profile, wearing a striped doublet and collar. He is framed by a circular border with his name and title in Latin. The engraving is a fine example of portraiture, capturing the sitter's likeness and social status. The inscription beneath the portrait praises Ursatus's intelligence, emphasizing his dedication to the Italian nation.