Francesco de Medici, Prince of Tuscany

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a ruffled collar. His face is framed by an oval shape, and he wears a fur-lined robe. Above him, swirling lines and decorative patterns fill the space like a crown. The edges of the print have detailed scrollwork and small figures holding up the frame. The name "Francesco Ex Principibus Etruria" is written below the portrait, hinting at his title. The artist used fine lines to create texture in the hair and fabric. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.