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Cosimo II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving of a man in an ornate oval frame. The man faces slightly to the right, having an elongated face with a mustache, short hair, a ruffled collar, and a decorated garment. Surrounding the frame are designs including a large-winged creature at the top and cherubic figures holding flags and armor. A heraldic shield with spheres is below the portrait. The background has intricate line work and decorative elements.

Artwork Details

Date
1621
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3183 × 4748 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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