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Francesco I de' Medici (1541-1587)

Unknown

1622

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Charles V

Dominant colour

Francesco I de' Medici (1541-1587) is a 1622 by Unknown, depicting Charles V, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1622
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting depicts a man standing in front of a red curtain, wearing a black outfit with a white fur-trimmed cape. He has a gold chain around his neck and holds a cane in his right hand. The man's attire suggests he is a person of high status, possibly a noble or aristocrat. The red curtain behind him adds a sense of grandeur to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, look up 1899_person.