Allegorie op Cosimo III in monumentale omlijsting (deel rechtsonder) 1649 - 1681

This etching by François Spierre, created between 1649 and 1681, is a detailed allegory honoring Cosimo III, Grand Duke of Tuscany. The scene depicts a group of figures, including a central male figure representing Cosimo III, surrounded by allegorical figures symbolizing virtues and attributes associated with his rule. The elaborate baroque frame adds to the grandeur of the composition, highlighting the importance of the subject and the artist's skill. The etching is part of a larger series of works commissioned to commemorate the Grand Duke, and it demonstrates the rich tradition of allegorical art in the seventeenth century.