1604
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Francis Sylvestri, Cardinal is a 1604 ink by Aegidius Sadeler II, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in a dark hat and fancy collar. Around his head is a decorative frame with symbols, like a crown and a shield, and Latin words wrapped in scrolls. Smaller figures—some holding objects like a sword or a book—stand in the corners, peeking over the frame. The Latin text below his portrait is a poem praising him. The artist signed it in the corner, and the whole thing looks like it was carved into metal. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Aegidius Sadeler or Aegidius Sadeler II (1570–1629) was a Flemish engraver who was principally active at the Prague court of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor and his successors.
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