CIRCLE OF VALORE CASINI (FLORENCE 1590-1660) AND DOMENICO CASINI (FLORENCE 1588-1660)

CIRCLE OF VALORE CASINI (FLORENCE 1590-1660) AND DOMENICO CASINI (FLORENCE 1588-1660) Portrait of a noblewoman, traditionally identified as Vittoria Colonna, three-quarter-length, in a black dress oil on canvas 130 x 98 cm Vittoria Colonna (1492-1547) was an Italian poet and noblewoman of the Renaissance era. She was born into a wealthy and influential family in the city of Marino, near Rome. Colonna was well-educated and known for her literary talents, particularly her poetry, which often dealt with themes of love, spirituality, and personal introspection. Colonna was also known for her involvement in religious and political circles. She was a devout Catholic and was connected to the influential religious order of the Franciscans. She was also friends with many of the leading intellectuals and artists of her time, including Michelangelo, who was said to have been inspired by her beauty and intelligence. Colonna's most famous work is the "Rime Spirituali," a collection of spiritual poems that she wrote after the death of her husband, Ferrante Francesco d'Avalos, in 1525. The collection was published posthumously in 1538 and was highly regarded by her contemporaries, as well as later literary critics. Colonna's poetry is known for its emotional depth, spiritual intensity, and intellectual sophistication. Her work was often influenced by her personal experiences, including her grief over her husband's death and her own struggles with faith and spirituality. Today, Colonna is remembered as one of the most important female writers of the Italian Renaissance, and her poetry continues to be celebrated for its beauty and significance. Valore Casini and Domenico Casini were two Italian painters who were active during the Baroque period in Florence, Italy. Valore Casini was born in Florence in 1590 and was the son of the painter Piero Casini. He trained in his father's workshop and later became a member of the Accademia del Disegno, a prestigious art academy in Florence. Valore Casini was known for his skill as a portrait painter and also painted religious works, including altarpieces and frescoes. Domenico Casini was also born in Florence in 1588 and was the brother of Valore Casini. He trained in the workshop of the painter Ludovico Cigoli and later became a member of the Accademia del Disegno. Domenico Casini was known for his religious paintings, including altarpieces and frescoes, and also painted portraits. The two brothers worked together on several occasions, including on the decoration of the Cappella della Madonna del Rosario in the church of Santa Maria Novella in Florence. They were both highly regarded in their time and were considered important artists in the Baroque movement in Florence.Click here to share: