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Baptism of Cosimo II de Medici 1589 (oil on panel)
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Baptism of Cosimo II de Medici 1589 (oil on panel)
ALG293855 Baptism of Cosimo II de Medici 1589 (oil on panel) by Salimbeni, Ventura di Arcangelo (1567/8-1613); Archivio di Stato, Siena, Italy; (add.info.: Bapteme de Come II Medicis, fils de grand-duc Ferdinand I (Biccherna); Cosimo II de Medici (1590-1621) eldest son of Ferdinando I de Medici (1549-1609) Grand Duke of Tuscany; ); Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 18254875
© Archivio di Stato, Siena, Italy / Bridgeman Images
Chapel Christening Crest Heraldry
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This print captures the historic moment of the Baptism of Cosimo II de Medici in 1589. Painted by Ventura di Arcangelo Salimbeni, this oil on panel artwork showcases the grandeur and significance of this ceremonial event. The painting is currently housed in the Archivio di Stato in Siena, Italy. In this remarkable piece, we witness a solemn chapel filled with members of the Medici family, gathered to celebrate and bless young Cosimo II de Medici. As the eldest son of Ferdinando I de Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, his baptism holds great importance for both his immediate family and their esteemed lineage. The artist skillfully portrays intricate details such as heraldry crests adorning the interior walls while focusing on the central figure - baby Cosimo himself. Swathed in delicate christening robes, he becomes the focal point amidst an atmosphere charged with reverence and anticipation. This photograph print not only offers a glimpse into a significant historical event but also serves as a testament to artistic mastery during that era. It reminds us of how art can immortalize moments that would otherwise fade into obscurity. As we gaze upon this image from Fine Art Finder's collection courtesy of www. bridgemanimages. com, we are transported back in time to witness an intimate ceremony that forever shaped one noble family's legacy.
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