Ferdinando Ii De Medici Collection

Ferdinand II, 1610-1670, Grand Duke, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Ferdinand II, 1610-1670, Grand Duke, c17th century

Portrait of Vittoria della Rovere (1622-1694), Mid of 17th cen.. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Vittoria della Rovere (1622-1694), Mid of 17th century. Private Collection

Portrait of Ferdinando II de Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany (1610-1670), Mid of 17th cen.. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Ferdinando II de Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany (1610-1670), Mid of 17th century. Private Collection

L'hommage du Sénat florentin au grand duc Ferdinand II, c.1621. Creator: Justus Sustermans
L'hommage du Senat florentin au grand duc Ferdinand II, c.1621. Homage of the Florentine Senate to Grand Duke Ferdinand II

Portrait of Vittoria della Rovere (1622-1694), ca 1635-1640. Creator: Sustermans, Justus (Giusto) (1597-1681)
Portrait of Vittoria della Rovere (1622-1694), ca 1635-1640. Found in the collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Le Nozze degli Dei: Frontispiece, 1637. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Le Nozze degli Dei: Frontispiece, 1637. [Le Nozze Degli Dei Favola dell Ab Gio. Carlo Coppola. Rappresentata in Musica in Firenze Nelle Reali Nozze de Serenissimi Gran Duchi de Toschana Ferdinando II

Arms with a Dedication to Grand Duke Ferdinand II. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Arms with a Dedication to Grand Duke Ferdinand II

Carousel in Florence for the Marriage of The Grand Duke Ferdinand II, 1637

Frontispiece for Dialogo di Galileo Galilei, 1632. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Frontispiece for Dialogo di Galileo Galilei, 1632

Sixth scene, the heavens, from The marriage of the gods (Le nozze degli Dei), 1637

The Wedding of the Gods: Second Scene, Diana, 1637. Creator: Stefano della Bella
The Wedding of the Gods: Second Scene, Diana, 1637

Arms of the Medici with Della Rovere, 1637. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Arms of the Medici with Della Rovere, 1637

Landscape with peasant dwellings and a man leading a horse in the left foreground, from a series of landscapes dedicated to the Grand Duke of Tuscany, 1638

Landscape with goats grazing near a river and a figure in the right foreground, from a series of landscapes dedicated to the Grand Duke of Tuscany, 1638

Ferdinando II de Medici (1610-1670) as a Boy. Creator: Copy after Justus Sustermans (Flemish, 17th century)
Ferdinando II de Medici (1610-1670) as a Boy

Maria Maddalena of Austria (1587-1631), Cosimo II de Medici (1590-1621) and Ferdinando II de Medici (1610-1670), 1640. Found in the collection of Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Portrait of Ferdinando II de Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany (1610-1670). Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Vittoria della Rovere as Saint Margaret. Found in the Collection of Museo di Casa Martelli, Firenze

Portrait of Vittoria della Rovere (1622-1694) as Saint Catherine, 1640s. Artist: Dolci, Carlo (1616-1686)
Portrait of Vittoria della Rovere (1622-1694) as Saint Catherine, 1640s. Found in the collection of Ambras Castle, Innsbruck

Double Portrait of the Grand Duke Ferdinand II of Tuscany and his Wife Vittoria della Rovere, 1660s. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Ferdinand II 1610-1670 Grand Duke painting portrait
Ferdinand II, 1610-1670, Grand Duke, painting, portrait, Ferdinando II de Medici, oil on canvas, Height, 64 cm (25.1 inches), Width, 49 cm (19.2 inches)

Portrait Francesco Maria de Medici Portraits
Portrait of Francesco Maria de Medici Portraits of the De Medici family (series title), Half-length portrait of Francesco Maria de Medici, son of Ferdinando II de Medici

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Ferdinando II de Medici, the Grand Duke of Tuscany from 1621 to 1670, was a prominent figure in Italian history. Known for his patronage of the arts and love for extravagant celebrations, he left behind a legacy that is still celebrated today. One of the most iconic images associated with Ferdinando II is the frontispiece of "Le Nozze degli Dei" (The Wedding of the Gods), created by Stefano della Bella in 1637. This elaborate artwork depicts a grand celebration held in Florence to commemorate Ferdinando's marriage. The scene captures the opulence and splendor that characterized his reign. Another notable artwork dedicated to Ferdinando II is an arms with dedication piece also created by Stefano della Bella. This intricate design showcases his coat of arms alongside symbols representing loyalty and devotion. In addition to these artistic tributes, there were various tournaments and carousels organized in Florence during Ferdinando's time as Grand Duke. These events showcased his passion for pageantry and provided entertainment for both nobles and commoners alike. Ferdinando II's love for art extended beyond festivities; he also supported scientific endeavors such as Galileo Galilei's work on astronomy. A frontispiece created by Stefano della Bella for Galileo's "Dialogo di Galileo Galilei" in 1632 exemplifies this collaboration between science and art during his reign. Furthermore, portraits depicting Ferdinando II as a young boy highlight his noble lineage within the Medici family. One such portrait, copied after Justus Sustermans' original painting, shows him alongside Maria Maddalena of Austria and Cosimo II de Medici - his parents who played significant roles in shaping his upbringing.