Ritratto di Francesco Maria II della Rovere duca d' Urbino

Barocci employs a muted palette, allowing the vivid red of the jacket to dominate against a deep, shadowy background. The rendering of fabric and facial features is highly realistic, achieved through careful modeling of light and shade. Subtle chiaroscuro and a delicate sfumato effect give the portrait a three‑dimensional presence while maintaining a calm, composed atmosphere.

The portrait has been part of the Uffizi Gallery’s collection since the 18th century, where it is displayed among other works by Barocci and his contemporaries. Its presence in the museum underscores Barocci’s influence on later Baroque masters, notably Peter Paul Rubens, who admired the painter’s handling of color and light.