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Cosimo II de' Medici

Albert Muret

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a portrait of a person showing the upper body, from the chest up. The individual is positioned in the center, facing left but gazing slightly towards the viewer. The person has a smooth, youthful face with softly defined features and short hair styled upward. They wear a high, elaborate ruffled collar and an intricately patterned garment. Surrounding this central portrait is ornate decorative line work resembling filigree patterns, interwoven with ribbons that contain text. The background is beige and filled with decorative elements, giving an ornate and classical feel to the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1609/1621
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
4037 × 3321 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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