Francesco I 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

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

Portrait of Francesco I d Medici (1541-1587) seated half-length
990243 Portrait of Francesco I d Medici (1541-1587) seated half-length, wearing a Doublet with Slashed Sleeves, (oil on panel) by Allori

Elopement of Bianca Cappello and Francesco I de Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany (engraving)
5226874 Elopement of Bianca Cappello and Francesco I de Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany (engraving) by Herbert, John Rogers (1810-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

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

Francesco I De Medici Portrait Second Grand Duke Of Tuscany
Francesco I de Medici, 1541-1587, second Grand Duke of Tuscany. Member of the House of Medici. Engraving by Gerard Edelinck after the painting by Peter Paul Rubens

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"Francesco I de Medici: A Renaissance Grand Duke and His Controversial Love Story" Step back in time to the 16th century and meet Francesco I de Medici, a prominent figure in Italian history. This captivating portrait by Alessandro Allori showcases his regal presence, painted around 1560. As the Grand Duke of Tuscany, Francesco I held immense power and influence over the region. Another stunning portrayal of him can be seen in this ca. 1707 painting, highlighting his dignified stature as he ruled over his beloved land. But it was not just politics that defined Francesco's life; love played a significant role as well. The elopement of Bianca Cappello and Francesco I is depicted in an engraving, capturing their forbidden romance against all odds. Intriguingly, this oil on canvas artwork from 1837 portrays "Francesco I (king of France)" inside Benvenuto Cellini's studio—an interesting mix-up that adds an air of mystery to our understanding of this historical figure. One cannot discuss Francesco without mentioning Villa Pratolino—a magnificent estate where he indulged in lavish festivities. Stefano della Bella's artistic rendering transports us to this enchanting place with its centerpiece sculpture known as "The Appenino. " Speaking of celebrations, "Feste nelle nozze de don Francesco Medici gran duca di Toscana; et della. . Sig" offers a glimpse into the grandeur surrounding the marriage between Francisco I de Medici and Johanna of Austria through intricate illustrations. Returning to portraiture, we admire another striking depiction—this time showcasing Francesco I himself during his reign from 1570-1575. The artist masterfully captures both his authority and sophistication within these brushstrokes. Of course, no discussion about Francesco would be complete without acknowledging Bianca Cappello—the woman who captured his heart.