#jean baptiste de saive attributed

Antique oil on framed panel (cm 76x61) from the 16th century, from a noble collection.In 1581 Alessandro Farnese stayed for a while in Namur and met Jean B. de Saive (1540-1611), who becomes the court portraitist until 1590. See why this work is attributed (in the photo the appraisal article in the Gazzetta di Parma by Prof. M. Dall'Acqua) to the Flemish artist.The Duke wears armor decorated with a white ruff collar. The air of elegance and pride pervades the portrait, which differs from others ...