Justus Sustermans, Bildnis Caterina di Ferdinando de' Medici, flämisch, um 1620 - photo 1

Justus Sustermans, Bildnis Caterina di Ferdinando de' Medici, flämisch, um 1620

Lot 227
14.05.2024 10:00UTC +01:00
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Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 227 | Justus Sustermans, Bildnis Caterina di Ferdinando de' Medici, flämisch, um 1620
Justus Sustermans, Bildnis Caterina di Ferdinando de' Medici, flämisch, um 1620
Öl auf Leinwand. Bruststück der Caterina de' Medici, Herzogin von Mantua und Tochter des toskanischen Großherzogs Ferdinand I. Als Schmuck trägt die in Brokat gekleidete Herzogin ein reiches Perlen-Ensemble, den Hals ziert außerdem ein feiner Medici-Kragen aus Spitze. Mit würdevoller Ausdruckslosigkeit blickt sie den Betrachter an. Restauriert, durch Reinigung gut zu verbessern. Im zeitgenössischen ebonisierten und vergoldeten Rahmen aus Holz mit gewellter Stuckbordüre und gemalten Zierelementen. Der Rahmen leicht wurmstichig, kleine bis mittelgroße Bestoßungen bzw. Fehlstellen. Bildmaße 55 x 41 cm, gerahmt 73,5 x 62 cm.
Justus Sustermans (1597 - 1681) war ein Maler des flämischen Barock. Als Hofmaler der Medici stieg er zu einem der angesehensten Künstler seiner Zeit auf; er ist insbesondere für Medici-Portraits berühmt, gleichwohl lassen sich in seinem Œuvre viele nicht minder bedeutende Zeitgenossen finden.
Justus Sustermans, Portrait of Caterina di Ferdinando de' Medici, Flemish, circa 1620
Justus Sustermans, Portrait of Caterina di Ferdinando de' Medici, Flemish, circa 1620
Oil on canvas. Bust-length portrait of Catherine de' Medici, Duchess of Mantua and daughter of Ferdinando I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany. Dressed in brocade, the Duchess wears an opulent pearl ensemble with a fine lace Medici collar around her neck. She gazes back at the viewer with a dignified, bland expression. Restored but can easily be improved by cleaning. In a contemporary ebonised and gilt wooden frame with an undulating stucco border and painted ornamental elements. The frame with minor worm damage, small to medium-sized knocks and flaws. Size of the picture 55 x 41 cm, framed 73.5 x 62 cm.
Justus Sustermans (1597 - 1681) was a Flemish Baroque painter. As court painter to the Medici, he became one of the most respected artists of his time. He achieved particular fame for his Medici portraits, although his oeuvre also features many equally important contemporaries.
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