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Maria (di Cosimo I) de' Medici, by Bronzino, oil, 1551

Maria (di Cosimo I) de' Medici

Bronzino

1551

oil

panel

From the collection of Uffizi Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Maria (di Cosimo I) de' Medici is a 1551 oil by Bronzino, a Mannerism work, held at Uffizi Gallery.

Who painted this?
Bronzino
When & what style?
1551 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?
Uffizi Gallery

About this work

This painting depicts a young woman, possibly a princess, with a serious expression. She wears an ornate green dress with gold accents and a pearl necklace, and her dark hair is pulled back. The woman's right hand is raised, and she is adorned with a gold bracelet and earrings. Her dress features a white ruffled collar, and she wears a gold crown on her head. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The level of detail in this painting suggests that it was created by a skilled artist, possibly Bronzino.

About the artist

Portrait of Bronzino
Artist

Bronzino

Agnolo di Cosimo (Italian: ; 17 November 1503 – 23 November 1572), usually known as Bronzino (Italian: Il Bronzino ) or Agnolo Bronzino, was an Italian Mannerist painter from Florence.

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