Portrait of Ferdinando de' Medici, Grand Prince of Tuscany

Giovanni Gaetano Gabbiani

1722

oil

From the collection of Uffizi Gallery

Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait

About this work

This painting shows a man in a dark outfit with shiny sleeves and a white collar. He is sitting and holding a sword. The man's clothing and the sword suggest he is a person of importance. The dark background and the man's serious expression add to the sense of formality. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, look into chiaroscuro.