Caterina di Bernabὸ Visconti, Wife of Giangaleazzo Visconti [obverse]

probably late 18th or early 19th century

Italian 18th/19th Century

Associated Names
Italian 18th/19th Century

Artist

This is a painting of a portrait set in an ornate frame. The portrait features a figure wearing a detailed attire, including a headdress and jewelry. The portrait is oval-shaped and surrounded by a richly decorated frame, incorporating gold-toned metallic elements with swirling patterns. These patterns are further embellished with gemstones in hues of blue and red. The background within the oval is dark and the gold tones of the frame stand out brightly against the dark backdrop.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    nielloed silver with traces of gilding

  • Credit Line

    Samuel H. Kress Collection

  • Dimensions

    oval: 4.1 × 2.9 cm (1 5/8 × 1 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1961.9.171.c

Associated Artworks

The image shows a portrait of a man in an oval frame. The man is in profile, looking to the right. He has short wavy hair, prominent facial features, noticeable facial hair, and a square jaw. He wears a detailed garment with a high collar and intricate patterns, as well as a chain. The frame around the portrait has gold filigree, ornamental designs, and colorful jewels, including reds and blues. The background is dark.

Giangaleazzo Visconti, First Duke of Milan [obverse]

Italian 18th/19th Century

1775

The image depicts a diptych frame with two oval miniature portraits. The left portrait shows a man in profile with a beard and historical attire. The right portrait shows a woman facing forward with jewelry and elaborate clothing. Both portraits are encircled by a green and gold border within a detailed frame featuring gold filigree and jeweled detailing. The outer frame is black with gold floral patterns and a hinge at the center. The background is a gray gradient.

Diptych with Portraits of Gian Galeazzo Visconti, First Duke of Milan, and His Wife Caterina di Bernabὸ Visconti

Italian 18th/19th Century

1775

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

around the oval clockwise: CATHERINA BERNABOVIS VICECOM. F. IO. GALEATII VICECOM.VX.

Wikidata ID

Q63854509

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