Alexander Farnese (1545-1592), Herzog von Parma
2. Hälfte 16. Jahrhundert | Niederländisch
The display of the objects in the Heldenrüstkammer (»Heroes’ Armoury«) was based on the organizational principle devised by Archduke Ferdinand II, which corresponded to the social standing of the »heroes«, ranging from emperors and nobles to military commanders. In addition to arms and armour, Ferdinand commissioned several portrait series of various sizes and biographical descriptions of the represented. From the section »Princes and Counts« comes the depiction of Alessandro Farnese, Duke of Parma (1545–1592). Farnese, grandson of Emperor Charles V, served with distinction in the naval battle at Lepanto and in the suppression of the uprisings in the Spanish Netherlands. His portrait in profile probably derives from the original of a Netherlandish engraving.
The display of the objects in the Heldenrüstkammer (»Heroes’ Armoury«) was based on the organizational principle devised by Archduke Ferdinand II, which corresponded to the social standing of the »heroes«, ranging from emperors and nobles to military commanders. In addition to arms and armour, Ferdinand commissioned several portrait series of various sizes and biographical descriptions of the represented. From the section »Princes and Counts« comes the depiction of Alessandro Farnese, Duke of Parma (1545–1592). Farnese, grandson of Emperor Charles V, served with distinction in the naval battle at Lepanto and in the suppression of the uprisings in the Spanish Netherlands. His portrait in profile probably derives from the original of a Netherlandish engraving.
Attributed to:
Niederländisch (?)
Artist:
anonym
Depiction/Person:
Alessandro Farnese Herzog von Parma und Piacenza (1545 - 1592) DNB
Time:
2. Hälfte 16. Jahrhundert
Object Name
Gemälde
Culture
Niederländisch (?)
Dimensions:
32,5 × 24,5 cm
41 × 32 × 3 cm
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Gemäldegalerie
Invs.
Gemäldegalerie, 4482
Provenance
Aus Ambras (laut Nachlassinventar ist das Gemälde in der Ambraser Heldenrüstkammer der Rüstung des Farnese beigegeben worden)
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