European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Portrait of a Woman in Venetian Dress, possibly Bianca Capello Possibly made in Italy, EuropeLate 16th to early 17th century Artist/maker unknown, Italian Wax; gilded copper case with reliefs showing the triumph of Love (front cover) and the celestial globe crossed with signs of the zodiac (back cover) * Gallery 296, European Art 1500-1850, second floor 1930-1-59,a Purchased with Museum funds from the Edmond Foulc Collection, 1930 |
LabelTwo different artists contributed to the production of this piece: one created the wax portrait, while the other made the gilded copper case.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
