Portrait of Francesco de' Medici (1614-1634)

Sustermans employed the fine brushwork typical of his court portraiture, rendering the texture of fabrics and the sheen of gold trim with meticulous care. The contrast between the luminous clothing and the subdued backdrop creates a three‑dimensional effect, while the soft modelling of the face conveys a realistic yet idealised likeness.

The painting was produced while Sustermans served as the Medici court painter, a role that generated many intimate depictions of the family. After remaining in private collections for centuries, the work entered the holdings of the National Museum in Kraków, where it is displayed as part of the museum’s European paintings collection.