Cardinal Mazarin
1660
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1660
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white portrait shows a serious-looking man with curly hair, a mustache, and a ruffled collar. He’s framed by a decorative oval border with swirling lines and small stars above his head. Around the edges, there are fancy scrolls, flowers, and symbols like a compass and crossed arrows. The text around him reads things like *"Cum Lumine"* and *"Pacem"*—Latin words that might mean "with light" and "peace." His hands rest calmly on his chest, and the whole image looks carefully carved, like it’s meant to feel important. If you like this style, check out Baroque.
