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Portrait of Alexander Farnése by Frans Pourbus the Elder

Portrait of Alexander Farnése

Frans Pourbus the Elder · 1565

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Artist
Frans Pourbus the Elder
Date
1565
Location
Slovak National Gallery
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Frans Pourbus the Elder

Frans Pourbus the Elder was a Flemish Renaissance painter renowned for his insightful portraits and grand religious commissions.

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