Cardinal Francesco Maria dei Medici
1691
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1691
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cardinal Francesco Maria dei Medici is a 1691 ink by Adriaen Haelwegh, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white portrait shows a young man with curly hair and a high collar. His face is framed inside an oval, with a star pinned to his dark coat. The background has fancy scrollwork and a wavy border, while the bottom has Latin text and small decorative corners. The name below reads *Francescus Maria ab Etruria*, hinting this is a nobleman. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, typical of this style. Next, check out the technique: engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
