Portret van priester José de Calasanz 1691

This etching by Vincenzo à Santa Maria depicts the portrait of José de Calasanz, a Spanish priest and educator who founded the Piarist order in the 16th century. The image is set within an ornate oval frame decorated with scrolls and leaves. Calasanz is depicted holding a quill pen in his right hand, while his left rests on a book. The inscription below his portrait, "P. JOSEPH A MATRE DEI," further identifies him as the founder of the religious order dedicated to the education of poor children. This 1691 etching reflects the popular style of portraiture prevalent during the Baroque period, with strong lines, dramatic contrasts of light and shadow, and intricate details.