Andreas, Cardinal of the Holy Roman Empire

anonymous German, after Johan Wierix

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraved portrait of a man known as Andreas, Cardinal of Austria. He is depicted facing slightly to the right, wearing a distinctive hat and elaborate clothing with a textured pattern. The man has facial hair that merges into his mustache, closely cropped hair, and a calm expression with eyes averted. The ornate frame around the portrait includes cherubic figures, helmets, spears, a battle scene medallion at the top, and a panel with ships at sea below.