Ferdinando II de' Medici (1610–1670) as a Boy
Justus Sustermans
key Notes:
Baroque Portraiture, Medici Nobility
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Dimensions:
51 7/8 x 40 1/2 in. (131.8 x 102.9 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Advanced
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story of the work:
"Ferdinando II de' Medici (1610–1670) as a Boy," painted by Justus Sustermans in 1699, depicts the young prince of the Medici family, who later became Grand Duke of Tuscany. The work reflects the artist's skill in portraiture and the significance of the Medici dynasty in the cultural and political landscape of 17th-century Italy.
Description of the work:
The painting "Ferdinando II de' Medici (1610–1670) as a Boy" by Justus Sustermans features a young Ferdinando II depicted in a formal pose, adorned in opulent attire that reflects the grandeur of the Medici family. The use of oil on canvas allows for rich color saturation and detailed textures, particularly in the rendering of fabrics and the delicate play of light across the subject's face.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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