Ferdinando’s work is defined by its 17th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Bireno and Olimpia
Ferdinando Tacca (Italian, 1619–1686)

Hercules and Antaeus
Attributed to Pietro Tacca (Italian, 1577–1640) After Giambologna (Flemish, active Italy, 1529–1608)

Hercules and Lichas
Attributed to Pietro Tacca (Italian, 1577–1640) After Giambologna (Flemish, active Italy, 1529–1608)

Bust of a Nobleman in Armor
Attributed to Pietro Tacca (Italian, 1577–1640)

Temple of Minerva Medica
possibly Ferdinando Galli-Bibiena (Italian, 1657-1743) or the circle of Paolo Anesi (Italian, c. 1690-1773)

Bead
China

Bead
China

Untitled (1)
edited by Ferdinando Ongania Italian, 1842–1911

Raising of Lazarus
Ferdinando Castiglia Spanish, active 1777

The Grand Duke Fortifies the Port of Livorno, from The Life of Ferdinando I de’ Medici
Jacques Callot (French, 1592-1635) after Matteo Rosselli (Italian, 1578-1650)

Stage Setting
School of Ferdinando Galli Bibiena Italian, 1657-1743

Untitled (41)
edited by Ferdinando Ongania Italian, 1842–1911

Untitled (31)
edited by Ferdinando Ongania Italian, 1842–1911

Untitled (99)
edited by Ferdinando Ongania Italian, 1842–1911

Medal Depicting Ferdinando I de' Medici (1549–1609)
Antonio Francesco Selvi (Italian, 1679–1755)

Medal Depicting Ferdinando III de' Medici (1663–1713)
Antonio Francesco Selvi (Italian, 1679–1755)

Untitled (20)
edited by Ferdinando Ongania Italian, 1842–1911

Untitled (27)
edited by Ferdinando Ongania Italian, 1842–1911

Untitled (32)
edited by Ferdinando Ongania Italian, 1842–1911

Untitled (27)
edited by Ferdinando Ongania Italian, 1842–1911