Who painted Catarina de' Medici (1593-1629)?

Catarina de' Medici (1593-1629) was painted by Valore Casini in 1629.

Where can I see Catarina de' Medici (1593-1629)?

Catarina de' Medici (1593-1629) is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is Catarina de' Medici (1593-1629)?

Catarina de' Medici (1593-1629) is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

Catarina de' Medici (1593-1629)

Valore Casini , 1629

Catarina de' Medici (1593-1629) is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Valore Casini. It dates from 1629 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Technique & Style

The portrait of Catarina de' Medici is executed in oil paint on a canvas support. Created in 1629, the work is attributed to Valore Casini, with some records also listing Domenico Casini as the creator. The painting measures 200 cm in height and 110 cm in width.

As a formal portrait, the piece depicts the subject in a traditional manner consistent with the genre of the period.

History & Provenance

Created in 1629, this oil-on-canvas portrait depicts Catherine de' Medici. The work was executed by Valore Casini, though it has also been associated with Domenico Casini. Measuring 200 by 110 cm, the painting eventually entered the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Prior to its museum placement, the work was historically housed at Schloss Ambras in Innsbruck.

Overview

Catarina de' Medici (1593-1629) is an oil on canvas portrait painted by Valore Casini in 1629, depicting Catherine de' Medici in a somber, high-contrast setting.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait captures Catherine de' Medici in a contemplative pose, clad in a dark dress with white lace accents, conveying a sense of subdued elegance and introspection.