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

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.

Technique & Style

The painting employs chiaroscuro, leveraging strong contrasts between light and dark to accentuate the subject's facial features against a muted, dark background dominated by a red curtain.

History & Provenance

Created in 1629 by Valore Casini, the portrait is currently part of the collection at the Kunsthistorisches Museum.