Cosimo III, Grand Duke of Tuscany
1691
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1691
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cosimo III, Grand Duke of Tuscany is a 1691 ink by Adriaen Haelwegh, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a portrait of a man with long, curly hair and a serious expression. He is wearing a dark shirt with a high collar and a white bow tied around his neck. His right hand rests on the hilt of a sword, while his left hand holds a long, curved object. The man's attire suggests he is a member of the nobility or a high-ranking military officer. The level of detail in the engraving, particularly in the subject's clothing and accessories, indicates a high level of skill on the part of the artist. The use of cross-hatching techniques to create shading and texture adds depth and dimension to the portrait. For more works that utilize this technique, explore the art of engraving.
