Antique 1820 Engraving of Carlo Maratti – Baroque Painter

Original 1820 hand-colored engraving of Carlo Maratti (1625–1713), the celebrated Italian Baroque painter. Known for his graceful compositions and papal commissions, Maratti was considered the last great exponent of the classical style in Rome before the advent of Rococo. His works adorn churches, chapels, and royal collections throughout Europe.
Published for the Encyclopaedia Londinensis, this elegant portrait includes a symbolic vignette depicting a cross and painter’s palette, referencing Maratti’s knighthood and artistic mastery.
Size 11.5x16.5 cm