Portret van Simon Vouet 1625

Ottavio Leoni's 1625 engraving "Portret van Simon Vouet" depicts the French Baroque artist Simon Vouet. This small portrait is a testament to Leoni's mastery of etching, capturing Vouet's likeness with fine detail, particularly in the sitter's expressive eyes and meticulously rendered beard. The octagonal frame adds a sense of formality to the composition, reflecting the high status of both the artist and his subject. The engraving's inscription, "Eques Octavius Leon," signifies Leoni's knighthood, further enhancing the portrait's historical significance.