Portret van jurist en bioloog Giuseppe Averani 1729 - 1759

"Portret van jurist en bioloog Giuseppe Averani" (1729-1759) is an etching by Carlo Gregori (1719-1759), now held in the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts Giuseppe Averani, a jurist and biologist, in an oval frame, holding a book and a quill pen. Averani's posture and the inclusion of his coat of arms, which features a lion holding a globe, conveys his status and profession. The engraving style, with its precise lines and delicate shading, is characteristic of Italian Baroque art.