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Which artists created famous works portraying Francesco I dâEste?
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Francesco I dâEste, a prominent 17th-century Duke of Modena, was a notable patron of the arts who commissioned works from several celebrated artists of his time. Famous works portraying him include:
- Diego VelĂĄzquez: The Spanish master painted an extraordinary portrait of the duke in Madrid in 1638.12
- Gian Lorenzo Bernini: The renowned Italian sculptor created a beautiful bust of Francesco I.1