Portret van Alessandro de' Medici 1681

This etching, created by Gaspar Bouttats in 1681, is a portrait of Alessandro de' Medici, Duke of Florence. The artwork features an oval portrait of Alessandro within a decorative frame, surrounded by allegorical figures and symbols. This piece is considered a fine example of 17th-century Dutch printmaking, with its intricate details and meticulous rendering of both portraiture and decorative elements. The overall composition of the artwork reflects the stylistic conventions of the Baroque era, where dynamism, grandeur, and elaborate ornamentation were highly prized. This etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.