Garzia dei Medici

before 1691

Adriaen Haelwegh

Associated Names
Adriaen Haelwegh

Artist, Dutch, 1637 - after 1696

The image displays a portrait of a young boy shown from the chest upwards. He is facing forward within an ornate oval frame, with an expressionless face. The boy has short, curly hair and distinct facial features with a rounded face. He is dressed in a richly detailed garment with intricate embroidery, featuring a high collar adorned with lace. The fabric around his neck and shoulders appears textured with vertical patterns. The portrait is encased in an elaborate frame with ribbons at the bottom, inscribed with text. In the background, engraved patterns and designs enhance the formal and historical look of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    plate: 35.2 x 25 cm (13 7/8 x 9 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 37.1 x 26.8 cm (14 5/8 x 10 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1997.132.9


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John O'Brien, New Haven, CT; gift to NGA, 1997.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across bottom in plate: GARSIAS AB ETRVRIA / COSMI I. MAGNI DVCIS ETRVRIAE FIL: / Adriano Haluech Sculp.

Wikidata ID

Q75407817

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