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Portrait of Catherine de Medici, c1580. Creator: Unknown
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Portrait of Catherine de Medici, c1580. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Catherine de Medici, c1580. Catherine de Medici (1519-89) was the daughter of Lorenzo de Medici, the duke of Urbino, and his French wife. Catherine married the duke of Orleans, later King Henry II of France (1519-59). Here, she is depicted with a widow's cap, which she continued to wear long after her husband's death. She was a patron and admirer of the exquisite enamel tableware produced in Limoges
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This portrait depicts Catherine de' Medici (1519-89), the renowned Florentine noblewoman and Queen Consort of France. Daughter of Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino, and his French wife, Catherine married King Henry II of France in 1533. In this image, she is shown wearing a widow's cap, a symbol of mourning, despite her husband's death occurring over two decades prior. The austere black attire and the somber color palette further emphasize her status as a widow. The portrait, created in the late 16th century, is attributed to the Clouet family, specifically Francois Clouet or Janet Clouet. The Clouets were a prominent artistic dynasty in France, known for their exquisite portraits. Catherine was an admirer of their enamel tableware produced in Limoges, which is evident in her elegant dress adorned with intricate lace and delicate embroidery. The portrait, painted on an oil on panel, is a testament to the fashion trends of the Renaissance period and the influence of European courts. Catherine's head is turned away from the viewer, adding an air of mystery and introspection to the image. This portrait, now housed in the Walters Art Museum, offers a glimpse into the life of one of the most powerful and influential women of the Renaissance era.
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