Ferdinando I de' medici as a child
1560
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
1560
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
This painting shows a young boy with short, dark hair and big eyes. He is wearing a fancy, high-collared shirt with buttons down the front. The background is dark. The boy's shirt is a light color and has a patterned collar. The buttons on his shirt are big and round. The boy is looking straight ahead. The painting is done in a style that makes the boy look very lifelike. It's like you could reach out and touch him. You might want to learn more about the artist, Bronzino.
