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Ferdinando II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany

Giovanni Battista Foggini

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a bust of a man with long hair and a styled mustache, wearing armor-like clothing and a draped cape. Carved from light-colored marble, it sits on a square pedestal with decorative elements. The intricate detailing of his attire and lifelike features suggest nobility and historical importance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1690
Medium
marble
Dimensions
7903 × 9879 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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