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Portrait of Simonetta Vespucci - Piero di Cosimo
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Description
A captivating portrait of Simonetta Vespucci by Piero di Cosimo, painted c. 1480, embodies the beauty and elegance of the Florentine Renaissance. This fine art print brings a touch of historical sophistication to any space.
This exquisite portrait, attributed to Piero di Cosimo, captures the likeness of Simonetta Vespucci, a celebrated beauty of Renaissance Florence. Painted circa 1480, the work exemplifies the Early Renaissance style with its delicate rendering, precise detail, and symbolic elements. Simonetta, depicted in profile, is adorned with elaborate hair ornaments of pearls and jewels, and a serpent coils around her neck, possibly alluding to themes of prudence or mortality. The background features a serene landscape, typical of the period, with rolling hills and distant buildings fading into a hazy sky. Piero di Cosimo's skill in capturing the sitter's ethereal beauty is evident in the soft modelling of her face and the meticulous attention to detail in her attire. The portrait offers a glimpse into the aesthetic ideals of the Florentine Renaissance, where beauty, virtue, and classical learning were highly valued. As a fine art print, this portrait brings a touch of Renaissance elegance to any interior. Its refined composition and subtle colour palette make it a sophisticated addition to a living room, study, or hallway, inviting viewers to contemplate the beauty and artistry of a bygone era. The work serves as a timeless reminder of the enduring appeal of Renaissance portraiture.
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Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
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To keep your artwork looking its best:
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Portrait of Simonetta Vespucci - Piero di Cosimo
Regular price
From $130.00 NZD
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From $130.00 NZD
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Fine Art Framed / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / Black frame
Artist Biography
Piero Di Cosimo
Piero di Cosimo was terrified of thunderstorms, could not bear the sound of coughing, crying babies, chanting friars or church bells, and reportedly lived on a diet of hard-boiled eggs, which he cooked fifty at a time while boiling glue for his paintings. Giorgio Vasari, who compiled these details, described him as living "more like a beast than a man". He let his garden run wild on principle, preferring to see plants and animals free of cultivation.
He was born in Florence around 1462, took the name di Cosimo from his master Cosimo Rosselli, and by 1480 was working as an unpaid apprentice in Rosselli's workshop. He operated outside the official artistic circles of Florentine Renaissance painting, borrowing freely from Leonardo, Signorelli and Netherlandish artists without belonging to any school.
His mythological paintings, many based on Vitruvius's account of human evolution, are filled with hybrid creatures, fantastic landscapes and strange revels. He also painted portraits, including the posthumous bust of Simonetta Vespucci (c. 1480), and excelled at designing pageants and triumphal processions for Florentine festivals. He could discern equestrian battles and urban scenes in the stains on a wall, a habit Leonardo also described. He died in Florence in 1521.
He was born in Florence around 1462, took the name di Cosimo from his master Cosimo Rosselli, and by 1480 was working as an unpaid apprentice in Rosselli's workshop. He operated outside the official artistic circles of Florentine Renaissance painting, borrowing freely from Leonardo, Signorelli and Netherlandish artists without belonging to any school.
His mythological paintings, many based on Vitruvius's account of human evolution, are filled with hybrid creatures, fantastic landscapes and strange revels. He also painted portraits, including the posthumous bust of Simonetta Vespucci (c. 1480), and excelled at designing pageants and triumphal processions for Florentine festivals. He could discern equestrian battles and urban scenes in the stains on a wall, a habit Leonardo also described. He died in Florence in 1521.
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Hand-stretched canvas with neat gallery-wrapped edges, giving the artwork surface texture and depth. Arrives ready to hang.
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