Portret van geestelijke Pier Francesco Passerini 1650

This engraving by Giacomo Piccini, titled “Portret van geestelijke Pier Francesco Passerini,” was created in 1650. It depicts a bust portrait of Pier Francesco Passerini, a prominent figure in the church. The engraving is characterized by its detailed lines and the inscription surrounding the subject's head, which highlights Passerini's achievements and titles: “Petrus Franciscus Passerinus, Aetat. Svae. XXXIX. Virtusque et S. Theologie Doctor, Collegiatus Protonotarius Apostolicus, Eq. Aur. et Comes Palatinus, Inquisiti Placent. Consultor &c.”. This work provides a glimpse into the lives of influential individuals during the Baroque era through a striking example of portraiture in the medium of engraving.