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Portrait of Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria, c. 1634 (oil on canvas)
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Portrait of Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria, c. 1634 (oil on canvas)
XIR423411 Portrait of Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria, c.1634 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 107x106 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Cardenal-Infante Fernando de Austria (1609-41); son of King Philip III of Spain and younger brother of Philip IV of Spain; Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church from the age of 10; Governor of the Spanish Netherlands from 1634 until his death in 1641 and victor over the Swedish army in the battle of NAordlingen in 1634; depicted here carrying a generals baton and wearing the sword worn by his great grandfather, the Emperor Charles V, at the battle of MAOEhlberg; portrait recorded as a gift to King Philip IV by the MarquA©s de Leganes; ); Flemish, out of copyright
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This portrait print showcases the esteemed Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria, painted by the renowned artist Anthony van Dyck in 1634. The oil on canvas masterpiece measures an impressive 107x106 cm and is housed in the prestigious Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain. Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand was born in 1609 as the son of King Philip III of Spain and younger brother to Philip IV. At a tender age of 10, he became a cardinal within the Roman Catholic Church. Later in life, he assumed the role of Governor of the Spanish Netherlands from 1634 until his untimely death in 1641. Notably, Ferdinand achieved victory over the Swedish army at the Battle of Nordlingen. In this striking portrayal, Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand exudes regality and power. He stands tall with a commanding presence while holding a general's baton and donning his great grandfather Emperor Charles V's sword from the historic Battle of Muhlberg. His period costume accentuates his royal lineage and authority. The Flemish artist skillfully captures every detail - from Ferdinand's blonde hair styled with a moustache and goatee to his sash denoting nobility. This portrait serves as both an artistic triumph for Van Dyck and a testament to Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand's significant political achievements during his short but impactful life. As we admire this remarkable print, we are transported back to an era defined by grandeur and influence - where royalty reigned supreme amidst turbulent times.
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