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Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand (1609-1641). Governor of the Spanish Netherlands. Portrait of Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany
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This striking portrait depicts Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria (1609-1641), the Governor of the Spanish Netherlands, painted by the renowned Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) around the turn of the 17th century. The young Cardinal, dressed in the full regalia of his ecclesiastical and secular ranks, exudes an air of authority and sophistication. He wears the traditional biretta and red cape of a cardinal, as well as the cassock and sash of an archduke. In his left hand, he holds a large open book, symbolizing his dedication to the Holy Roman Church and his role as a leading figure in European politics. The intricate details of his clothing, from the folds of his cassock to the delicate embroidery on his cap, are rendered with the masterful brushstrokes that are characteristic of Rubens' Baroque style. The Cardinal-Infante's intense gaze and strong posture convey his confidence and determination, making this a powerful and captivating portrait. The painting is now housed in the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, Germany, and is a testament to the rich artistic and historical heritage of Europe during the modern age.
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