Portrait of Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
This painting shows a man, Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma, with snakes and a mirror around him. He's dressed nicely and there are exploding ships in the background. The background scenes and ornaments are interesting, they tell us more about the duke's life and story. To learn more about the artistic style used to create this portrait, look up the technique: sfumato.
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