Old World Portraits
Portrait of Ferdinando II de' Medici
Justus Sustermans
A commanding 17th-century portrait of Ferdinando II de' Medici, celebrated for its exquisite rendering of steel armor and silk textures.
Grand Duke Ferdinand II of Tuscany and Vittoria della Rovere
Justus Sustermans
1660 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This stately 17th-century double portrait captures the Grand Duke of Tuscany and his consort in a display of Baroque power and elegance.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted around 1660 by Justus Sustermans, this impressive work depicts Ferdinand II de' Medici alongside his wife, Vittoria della Rovere. The composition expertly balances the metallic sheen of the Duke's armor with the soft luster of the Duchess's pearls and lace, set against a dramatic backdrop of swathed curtains that defines the grand Baroque style.
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