Portrait of a Woman in Venetian Dress, possibly Bianca Capello

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Portrait of a Woman in Venetian Dress, possibly Bianca Capello

Late 16th - early 17th century

Artist/maker unknown, Italian

Two different artists contributed to the production of this piece: one created the wax portrait, while the other made the gilded copper case.

Currently not on view

Object Details

Title:

Portrait of a Woman in Venetian Dress, possibly Bianca Capello

Date:

Late 16th - early 17th century

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Italian

Medium:

Wax; gilded copper case with reliefs showing the triumph of Love (front cover) and the celestial globe crossed with signs of the zodiac (back cover)

Dimensions:

6 11/16 x 5 11/16 inches (17 x 14.4 cm)

Classification:

Miniatures

Credit Line:

Purchased with Museum funds from the Edmond Foulc Collection, 1930

Accession Number:

1930-1-59,a

Geography:

Possibly made in Italy, Europe

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