Titian Portrait Of Francis I

Object description :

"Titian Portrait Of Francis I"

TITIAN after Portrait of Francis I, King of France 1494-1547 Portrait sent from Venice by the poet Pierre l'Aretin to conciliate the good graces of the King of France. Unable to paint the king from nature, Titian took inspiration for the face from Benvenuto Cellini's medal made at Fontainebleau in 1537, a black hat with feathers replacing the laurel wreath Our painting is reduced in size compared to the painting by Titian Dimensions with frame 68 x 76 cm

Price: 1 600 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Good condition

Material: Oil painting
Width: 50 cm
Height: 58 cm

Reference: 1313024