Cosimo II de' Medici

probably 1609/1621

Albert Muret

Associated Names
Albert Muret

Artist, French, active 17th century

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.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1994

  • Fanciful Flourishes: Ornament in European Graphic Art and Related Objects, 1300-1800, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994, as Cosimo II de' Medici.

Wikidata ID

Q65506562

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