Portret van Jacopo Gherardi 1739 - 1784

This engraving by Carlo Faucci, created between 1739 and 1784, depicts Jacopo Gherardi, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church. Gherardi is portrayed in full clerical attire, holding a book and wearing a cross pendant. The artist's precise and detailed rendering of Gherardi's features, as well as the inscription highlighting his accomplishments, convey a sense of solemnity and reverence. Faucci's engraving is an exemplary example of the art of portraiture, effectively capturing the subject's dignity and the artist's masterful technique.