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Showing posts with label Cosimo II. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Cosimo II. Show all posts

11 October 2024

Mattias de’ Medici - Governor of Siena

Distinguished soldier was interested in art and science A portrait of Mattias de' Medici by the court painter, Justus Sustermans Mattias...

7 February 2019

Vittoria delle Rovere – Grand Duchess of Tuscany

Bride who brought the treasures of Urbino to Florence Vittoria della Rovere, a portrait by the Flemish painter Justus Sustermans, circ...

23 May 2018

Ferdinando II de’ Medici – Grand Duke of Tuscany

Technology fan who supported scientist Galileo Ferdinando II, the Grand Duke of Tuscany, portrayed by Flemish painter Justus Sustermans...

12 May 2016

Cosimo II de' Medici - patron of Galileo

Grand Duke of Tuscany maintained family tradition Cosimo II de' Medici Born on this day in Florence in 1590, Cosimo II de' M...

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