Justus Sustermans - Portrait of Galileo

Once touted as the greatest portrait painter of his generation, and a favourite artist among the 17th century descendants of the Medici Family.

Justus Sustermans is name that may be unfamiliar to many people nowadays - so, as a bonus feature at the end of this article, I will take the chance to share a few more of his paintings too.

But in wanting to sho…