Portrait of Piero di Lorenzo de' Medici
1594
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
1594
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
The painting depicts a man in armor, holding a sword and wearing a cloak. He is shown from the waist up, with his left arm resting on a table and his right hand holding the sword. The background is dark, with a red glow emanating from the right side of the image. The man's armor is intricately detailed, with gold accents and a red sash around his waist. His face is serious, with a slight furrow between his eyebrows. The overall effect is one of solemnity and gravitas. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Giovanni Battista Paggi.
