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Archduke Albert VII of Austria (1559–1621), Wearing the Order of the Golden Fleece, by Frans Pourbus, the Younger, unspecified, 1605

Archduke Albert VII of Austria (1559–1621), Wearing the Order of the Golden Fleece

Frans Pourbus, the Younger

1605

unspecified

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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Overview

Archduke Albert VII of Austria (1559–1621), Wearing the Order of the Golden Fleece is a 1605 unspecified by Frans Pourbus, the Younger, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Who painted this?
Frans Pourbus, the Younger
When & what style?
1605 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

About this work

This portrait shows a man with short brown hair and a beard, wearing a black and gold ornate shirt with a white ruffled collar. The background is dark, which makes the subject stand out. The man's attire suggests he is a person of importance, possibly from the nobility or aristocracy. The level of detail in the painting indicates that it was created by a skilled artist. The painting is held at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston.

About the artist

Portrait of Frans Pourbus, the Younger
Artist

Frans Pourbus, the Younger

Frans Pourbus the Younger or Frans Pourbus (II) (Antwerp, 1569 – Paris, 1622) was a Flemish painter, specialised in portrait painting.

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