Portret van Francesco Maria I della Rovere 1660

This etching by Lucas Vorsterman II, completed in 1660, portrays Francesco Maria I della Rovere, Duke of Urbino. The portrait depicts the Duke in a somber yet dignified manner, dressed in a dark, textured robe and a cap. The meticulous detail of the etching highlights the Duke's age and stoic demeanor, creating a sense of gravitas. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the art of portraiture during the Baroque period and the visual representation of power within Renaissance Italy.