Felix Baciocchi, Prince of Lucca and Piombino

Giovanni Antonio Santarelli

ca. 1809 · Pink wax on glass painted dark blue; frame: moulded gilt plaster · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

One of a group of Napoleonic portraits in wax by Santarelli owned by the Museum (38.145.36–.39). This piece served as the model for the reverse of the medal commemorating Elisa Baciocchi's assumption of the title granducale in 1809. See 38.145.37 for the portrait of Elisa Baciocchi which served as the model for the obverse of the medal.

Artist

Giovanni Antonio Santarelli

Date

ca. 1809

Medium

Pink wax on glass painted dark blue; frame: moulded gilt plaster

Culture

Italian, Florence

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Bequest of Mary Martin, 1938