449 - P. PAZZI (*1706) after FERRETTI (*1692), Portrait of Martino de Vos, Etching

P. PAZZI (*1706) after FERRETTI (*1692), Portrait of Martino de Vos, Etching Pietro Antonio Pazzi (1706, Florence – after 1766) after Giovanni Domenico Ferretti (1692, Florence – 1769): Portrait of the artist Martino de Vos, 18th century, etching Technique: Etching and copper engraving on paper Inscription: Signed in the lower part of the printing plate: "Gio Dom Ferretti del | P. A. Pazzo fc". Inscribed in the lower middle of the printing plate: "MARTINO DE VOS PITTORE". Further inscription in the middle right: “All Molt Me F.eet / Pation’ mio Coll’ro H. / Martin Deuof / Pictor”. Date: 18th century Description: The portrait depicts an older man with a long beard looking directly at the viewer. He is wearing a dark robe with a white shirt collar, which is gathered at the right shoulder. The man is holding a document in his right hand. The background is dark, emphasizing the figure. The light source comes from the front and highlights the facial features and the luxuriant beard. The composition is classical and frontal, giving the portrait a formal and serious appearance. The focus is on the face and hands. Keywords: portrait; beard; artist; brush; book; clothing; light; dark background; formal composition; facial expression; hands; sketch; classical; frontal view; seriousness; light source; symbolism; painting; art; portrayal; 18th century; Baroque; Portraits; Italy; Size: Paper: 41.0 cm x 31.3 cm (16.1 x 12.3 in), Plate: 28.1 cm x 17.8 cm (11.1 x 7 in), Image area: 22.8 cm x 17.0 cm (9 x 6.7 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. Paper is discolored and slightly grayish due to age. Edges and corners are smoothly trimmed. Grayish margins of the printing plate are visible. Lower right edge has a tear. Two small creases in the upper left corner. Isolated tiny reddish dots in the upper area, outside the image. The print is intact, with well-preserved printing ink, fine lines, and clearly recognizable details. The reverse side has small adhesive residue in the lower right corner.