Title page 2: Medici coat of arms in bottom center, from "In Morte del Serenissimo Principe Francesco di Toscana, Orazione" 1634
stefanodellabella
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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This etching by Stefano della Bella, titled "Title page 2: Medici coat of arms in bottom center, from 'In Morte del Serenissimo Principe Francesco di Toscana, Orazione'" (1634), showcases the Medici coat of arms. The central shield is encircled by ornate scrolls and topped with a crown, signifying the power and prestige of the Medici family. The etching, a preparatory print for a larger work commemorating the death of Prince Francesco, is a testament to della Bella's skill in capturing detail and conveying the significance of the subject matter. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this intricate example of 17th-century Italian art.
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