Old World Portraits
Grand Duke Ferdinand II of Tuscany and Vittoria della Rovere
Justus Sustermans
This stately 17th-century double portrait captures the Grand Duke of Tuscany and his consort in a display of Baroque power and elegance.
Portrait of Ferdinando II de' Medici
Justus Sustermans
1653 · Canvas, Oil Paint
A commanding 17th-century portrait of Ferdinando II de' Medici, celebrated for its exquisite rendering of steel armor and silk textures.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted by Justus Sustermans around 1653, this formal portrait depicts Ferdinando II de' Medici as a figure of both military and political power. The work is a masterclass in Baroque lighting, contrasting the deep shadows of the background against the shimmering reflections of his armor and the saturated ultramarine of his sash.
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