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Francois Spierre (1639-1681) - engraving, Ferdinando II de' Medici - 1659
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Engraving by Francois Spierre (1639-1681) after a painting by Justus Sustermans, representing Ferdinando II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany - 1659
A faithful copy by Lotaringus after Spierre appeared in 1667 in the publication issued by the Accademia del Cimento - the first organisation founded for the sole purpose of conducting scientific experiments, whose founders were Prince Leopold of Tuscany and Ferdinand II, Grand Duke of Tuscany, both amateur men of science.
Condition as shown in the photographs. The margins have been trimmed, including the lower part with the inscriptions
Dimensions 275/233 mm
For comparison see the British Museum collection:
Object Typeprint
Museum numberO,2.190
DescriptionPortrait of Ferdinand II of Tuscany, three-quarter length, turned to left, right hand holding baton, wearing hat adorned with large feathers, and drapery wrapped over armour; standing next to table supporting helmet; after Justus Sustermans. 1659
Engraving
Engraving
Production date1659
Materialspaper
Techniqueengraving
DimensionsHeight: Height: 315 millimetresWidth: Width: 242 millimetres
Inscriptions
- Inscription type: inscription
- Inscription content: Lettered with name of engraver, date, and four verses in Italian.
Curator's commentsFor comment see 1951,0407.86.
Bibliographic referencesVan der Wall 1987 / François Spierre - Ein lothringischer Maler und Stecher des 17. Jahrhunderts (P1.II)
LocationNot on display
Associated namesPortrait of: Ferdinando II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany
Acquisition noteswith no sign of provenance on the verso
DepartmentPrints and Drawings
Registration numberO,2.190
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