Michele Bonelli, called "Cardinal Alessandrino"

"Michele Bonelli, called 'Cardinal Alessandrino'," is a portrait painted by Scipione Pulzone, known as Il Gaetano, in the late 16th century, specifically around 1595. This work exemplifies the Mannerist style and reflects the artist's skill in capturing the psychological depth and character of his subjects, contributing to the tradition of portraiture in the Counter-Reformation period.

The painting "Michele Bonelli, called 'Cardinal Alessandrino'" by Scipione Pulzone, known as Il Gaetano, features a portrait of Cardinal Michele Bonelli, characterized by a rich color palette and meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of the cardinal's ornate vestments and the texture of his skin. The composition is marked by a three-quarter pose, with the subject's gaze directed slightly off-canvas, set against a dark, neutral background that enhances the luminosity of the figure and emphasizes the solemnity of his ecclesiastical role.