Old World Portraits
Portrait of Cardinal Baronius
Unknown Artist
A striking 17th-century portrait of Cardinal Baronius, defined by bold scarlet robes and a contemplative gaze.
Portrait of Cardinal Robertus Bellarminus
Unknown Artist
1622 · Medium Not Listed
This dignified 17th-century portrait captures the intellectual and spiritual gravity of Cardinal Robert Bellarmine.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Dating from approximately 1622, this striking oil portrait depicts Cardinal Robert Bellarmine in traditional Roman Catholic attire. The unknown artist masterfully handles the deep terracotta tones of the mozzetta and biretta, contrasting them against a dark, atmospheric background that emphasizes the sitter's thoughtful expression and weathered features.
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