Francesco De Medici Collection

Portrait of Bianca Cappello (1548-1587), Grand Duchess of Tuscany with Her Son , ca 1580-1585. Found in the Collection of the Dallas Museum of Art.

Portrait of Bianca Cappello (1548-1587), Grand Duchess of Tuscany, ca 1580-1585. Found in the Collection of the Fuji Art Museum, Tokyo.

Portrait of Francesco I de Medici (1541-1587), Grand Duke of Tuscany, ca 1624-1625. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Francesco I de Medici (1541-1587), 1620-1624. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
Francesco I de Medici (1541-1587), 1620-1624

Portrait of Francesco de Medici (1614-1634), ca 1634. Creator: Sustermans, Justus (Giusto) (1597-1681)
Portrait of Francesco de Medici (1614-1634), ca 1634. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

Francesco de Medici, c. 1560. Creator: Alessandro Allori
Francesco de Medici, c. 1560. Attributed to Alessandro Allori

Portrait of Francesco I de Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, ca. 1707

Francesco de Medici, Prince of Tuscany. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Francesco de Medici, Prince of Tuscany

Villa of Pratolino: The Appenino, ca. 1653. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Villa of Pratolino: The Appenino, ca. 1653

Francesco de Medici, Prince of Tuscany, ca. 1634. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Francesco de Medici, Prince of Tuscany, ca. 1634

Portrait of Francesco de Medici, 1634. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Portrait of Francesco de Medici, 1634

Feste nelle nozze de don Francesco Medici gran duca di Toscana; et della... sig. Bianca Cappello, Florence, October 14, 1579, 1579

Plate 7: The Marriage of Francisco I de Medici and Johanna of Austria, from Caspar Barlaeus, " Medicea Hospes", 1638

Portrait of Francesco I de Medici (1541-1587), Grand Duke of Tuscany, 1570-1575. Found in the Collection of Museum Mayer van den Bergh, Antwerp

Portrait of Bianca Cappello (1548-1587), Grand Duchess of Tuscany, 1585-1586. Artist: Pulzone, Scipione (1550-1598)
Portrait of Bianca Cappello (1548-1587), Grand Duchess of Tuscany, 1585-1586. Found in the collection of Ambras Castle, Innsbruck

Portrait of Grand Duke of Tuscany Francesco I de Medici (1541-1587). Artist: Anguissola, Sofonisba (ca. 1532-1625)
Portrait of Grand Duke of Tuscany Francesco I de Medici (1541-1587). Private Collection

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Francesco de Medici, a prominent figure in the history of Tuscany, is depicted in various artworks from different periods. In Alessandro Allori's c. 1560 portrait, Francesco appears as a young man with an air of confidence and intelligence. Fast forward to ca. 1707, and we see another portrayal of Francesco I de Medici as the Grand Duke of Tuscany, exuding power and authority. Stefano della Bella captures Francesco de Medici at different stages of his life: as Prince of Tuscany around 1634 and during his funeral in the same year. These images offer glimpses into both joyous celebrations and somber moments surrounding this influential individual. The Villa of Pratolino also plays a role in showcasing Francesco's legacy through Stefano della Bella's artwork from ca. 1653. The grandeur and magnificence depicted in "The Appenino" sculpture within the villa reflect the opulence associated with the Medici family. Furthermore, historical events such as Francisco I de Medici's marriage to Johanna of Austria are immortalized in prints like "Feste nelle nozze de don Francesco Medici gran duca di Toscana; et della. . Sig. " These visual records provide insights into significant milestones that shaped not only Francesco's life but also Tuscan history. Lastly, portraits by artists Pulzone Scipione (1550-1598) and Sofonisba Anguissola (ca. 1532-1625) depict Bianca Cappello - Francesco's wife - alongside him or individually during their reigns as Grand Duchess and Grand Duke respectively. Through these diverse artistic representations spanning several centuries, we gain a multifaceted understanding of Franceso de Medici - his youthfulness, leadership qualities, personal relationships, cultural patronage exemplified by Villa Pratolino – all contributing to his enduring legacy in Tuscany's rich history.