Portret van Baptista Nani 1685 - 1696

This engraving, *Portret van Baptista Nani* by Daniël met de Penningen, depicts Baptista Nani, a prominent figure from the Venetian Republic, in a classic oval portrait format. The detail of the inscription around the oval, “S: MARKV:S: enz. BAPTISTA NANI RID. DE: F.N,” along with the presence of a stack of books at the base of the frame, suggests a learned individual with a distinguished position within the Venetian society. The artist, Daniël met de Penningen, was a renowned Dutch engraver, known for his detailed and expressive portraits. This work, created between 1685 and 1696, demonstrates his mastery of the etching technique, capturing the subject's likeness with striking clarity and precision.