Ferdinando II, Grand Duke of Tuscany
1691
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1691
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ferdinando II, Grand Duke of Tuscany is a 1691 ink by Adriaen Haelwegh, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a mustache and curly hair, dressed in a fancy ruffled shirt and a draped cloak. His face is serious, and he’s leaning slightly forward, one hand resting on a ledge. The background is an oval frame with decorative carvings, like scrolls and leaves, and a plaque with Latin text at the bottom. The Latin text names him *Ferdinandus II*, which matches the title given. The artist used fine lines to build up shadows and details, making the fabric look textured. If you like this style, look up engraving.
