Portrait of Caterina Cornaro

Creator:

Venetian School

Tarih:

1503

Inscriptions:

Engraved on frame label: Catherine Cornaro, Queen of Cyprus. Titian 1477 - 1576; Inscribed on label on back: From EWB no. 73 (306) Titian. Portrait of Catharine Cowan Queen of Cyprus in yellow dress holding an apple

Description:

Caterina Cornaro is presented in her later age as a mature woman holding an apple. There is an allusion to Aphrodite through the apple she is holding in her hand. It is believed that the painting is not painted by Titian but probably by Bellini. Caterina is not wearing a crown, indicating that the painting represents her after her abdication and while in Asolo

Dimensions:

114 x 88 cm

Signature(s):

Unsigned

Identifier:

PNT-00501

Classification:

Paintings

Object Type:

Oil Painting

Rights Holder:

© Costas and Rita Severis Foundation

Rights Statement:

The Costas and Rita Severis Foundation holds or manages the copyright(s) of this item and its digital reproduction. If you need information about using this item, please send an email to research@severis.org

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