Caterina Cornaro, Queen of Cyprus
Creator:
Gustave, Bouvier (1839 - 1888)
Date:
1878
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Inscriptions:
Inscribed on label verso: Caterina Cornaro Queen of Cyprus N. 2
Description:
The Queen is portrayed in her early youth, lightly dressed and with a very transparent veil. Next to her, the coat of arms of the Lusignians of her husband King James who bore the title King of Cyprus, Armenia and Jerusalem. She appears timid, innocent and inexperienced but bears the characteristic red hair which was always attributed to her.
Dimensions:
27 x 19 cm
Signature(s):
Signed: Gustave Bouvier
Identifier:
PNT-00505
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Rights Holder:
© Costas and Rita Severis Foundation
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