Poster Print : Ippolito De Medici
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Ippolito De Medici
IPPOLITO DE MEDICI Italian cardinal, natural son of Giuliano, duc de Nemours, died aged 24. Date: 1511 - 1535
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1511 1535 Aged Cardinal Died Giuliano Medici Nemours Ippolito
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Bring the rich history of the Renaissance era into your home or office with our stunning Ippolito De Medici poster print. This exquisite image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the Italian cardinal and natural son of Giuliano, duc de Nemours, who tragically passed away at the young age of 24. Add an air of elegance and sophistication to any space with this beautifully detailed, rights-managed print of Ippolito De Medici. Order now and transport yourself back in time to the artistic and cultural marvel that was the Italian Renaissance."
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Ippolito de' Medici (1511-1535): A Young Life Cut Short by Tragic Circumstances This evocative portrait captures the enigmatic figure of Ippolito de' Medici, an Italian cardinal and natural son of Giuliano de' Medici, Duke of Nemours. Born in 1511, Ippolito's life was marked by privilege and tragedy. The Medici family, one of the most powerful and influential in Renaissance Italy, held significant political and cultural sway over the region. Ippolito's father, Giuliano, was a favored illegitimate son of Lorenzo de' Medici, the renowned "Magnifico." Ippolito's mother was a Florentine noblewoman, Contessina de' Bardi. Despite his noble lineage, Ippolito's path to the Church was not a conventional one. In 1527, at the age of 16, he was made a cardinal by his uncle, Pope Clement VII. This appointment was a strategic move by the Medici family to secure their political interests and strengthen their influence within the Church. However, Ippolito's life was cut tragically short. In 1535, at the age of 24, he was killed during the siege of Tunis, where he accompanied the Imperial army led by Charles V. Ippolito's death was a significant loss for the Medici family, as he was considered a potential heir to his father's ducal title. This portrait, likely painted during Ippolito's youth, captures the young cardinal's refined beauty and the intense gaze that belies his tragic fate. The intricate details of his richly embroidered robes and the elegant folds of his mantle underscore his noble status. The portrait serves as a poignant reminder of the brief and eventful life of Ippolito de' Medici, a figure whose story continues to fascinate scholars and history enthusiasts alike.
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