Portret van kardinaal Felice Rospigliosi 1673 - 1691

This 17th-century engraving, "Portret van kardinaal Felice Rospigliosi," depicts Cardinal Felice Rospigliosi, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church. The artwork, created by an anonymous artist, showcases the cardinal in a formal portrait, dressed in his clerical attire. The engraving uses a combination of hatching and stippling techniques to create a realistic portrayal of the cardinal's features and the intricate details of his clothing. The inclusion of the cardinal's coat of arms adds to the formal and authoritative nature of the artwork. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a renowned museum known for its collection of Dutch art and cultural heritage. The engraving's small size, 198 mm in height and 140 mm in width, suggests it was intended for personal use or as part of a larger collection of portraits.