Cardinal

Wenceslaus Hollar after Hans Holbein the Younger after Abraham van Diepenbeeck

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring allegorical and symbolic elements. In the center, two figures interact; one is a robed and hatted figure handing over money or documents above a table with scrolls, while another standing figure leans forward possibly in conversation. The scene is bordered by columns with figures on top, including a skull and a crown. The bottom section shows various objects like scrolls, weapons, and a skull. The drawing employs intricate line work and shading techniques reminiscent of historical engravings. Gothic script at the bottom includes a Latin phrase.