Portret van politicus Agnolo Pandolfini
Giuseppe Benaglia
1806 - 1830
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
100; 150
About this artwork
gravure
Art Historical Context
This engraving by Giuseppe Benaglia portrays Agnolo Pandolfini, the influential 15th-century Florentine statesman and humanist. Created between 1806 and 1830, the work measures just 150 by 100 millimeters, making it a compact yet detailed reproduction suited for personal collections or printed publications. Benaglia’s choice of subject reflects the early 19th-century fascination with Renaissance figures whose political wisdom and civic virtue were seen as models for modern audiences. As an engraving, the piece belongs to a medium prized for its ability to produce multiple impressions with fin...