Cardinal Francesco Maria dei Medici

before 1691

Adriaen Haelwegh

Associated Names
Adriaen Haelwegh

Artist, Dutch, 1637 - after 1696

The image shows a portrait of a young person in an oval frame. The individual has a round face, curly hair extending to the shoulders, and is wearing a garment with a star insignia and a wide collared shirt. The frame surrounding the portrait is ornate, with ribbons and detailed carvings. An inscription mentions "Franciscus Maria" and Ferdinand II. The background outside the oval frame is intricately detailed.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    plate: 35.2 x 24.9 cm (13 7/8 x 9 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 37 x 26.8 cm (14 9/16 x 10 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1997.132.4

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across bottom in plate: FRANCISCVS MARIA AB ETRVRIA / FERDINANDI ii. MAGNI DVCIS ETRVRIAE FIL. / Adriano Haluech Sculp.

Wikidata ID

Q75407830

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