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Portrait of Virginia de Medici (1568-1615), c1590. Creator: Giovanni Maria Butteri
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Portrait of Virginia de Medici (1568-1615), c1590. Creator: Giovanni Maria Butteri
Portrait of Virginia de Medici (1568-1615), c1590. Daughter of Grand Duke Cosimo I of Tuscany. She is dressed in opulent clothes and sumptuous jewelry, indicating her status as a member of one of the wealthy, prominent families in Florence. Beside a pearl ensemble with a single-strand necklace of large pearls, matching earrings, and pearls woven into her hair, she wears a large collar with intricate gold segments decorated with pearls and gemstones
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This portrait, created by the skilled hand of Giovanni Maria Butteri in the late 1590s, showcases the elegant and affluent Virginia de' Medici, the esteemed daughter of Grand Duke Cosimo I of Tuscany. The young woman, dressed in opulent apparel, exudes the grandeur and wealth of her esteemed lineage, the House of Medici, one of the most prominent families in Florence during the Renaissance. Virginia's attire is a testament to her noble status, adorned with a pearl ensemble that includes a single-strand necklace, matching earrings, and pearls woven into her hair. The centerpiece of her ensemble is a large, intricately designed collar, made of gold segments decorated with pearls and gemstones. The collar, a symbol of her high rank, frames her face, drawing attention to her direct gaze and the striking color of her eyes. The portrait, painted in oil on panel, captures the essence of the Mannerist style, with its elongated neck, precise detail, and rich use of color. Virginia's clothing, with its lace collar and sumptuous fabric, is a reflection of the fashion trends of the time, showcasing the elegance and sophistication of the era. The portrait, now housed in the Walters Art Museum, is a testament to the artistic prowess of the Italian Renaissance and the enduring legacy of the Medici family. Virginia's young and vibrant countenance, captured in this painting, continues to captivate and inspire viewers, offering a glimpse into the world of wealth, royalty, and artistic expression that defined the 16th century.
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