Cesare Borgia Collection
Cesare Borgia, the infamous Duke of Valentinois, was a man of many faces and talents
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Cesare Borgia, the infamous Duke of Valentinois, was a man of many faces and talents. From his striking portraits in oil on canvas to his captivating presence captured in black and white photographs, Cesare's enigmatic persona continues to intrigue us. In "A Glass of Wine with Caesar Borgia, " we catch a glimpse of his charismatic charm as he indulges in the pleasures of life. The vibrant colors in this lithograph bring out his allure and magnetism, leaving us captivated by this larger-than-life figure. Leonardo da Vinci himself was drawn to Cesare's power and commissioned to present him with designs for fortifications. In the chromolitho titled "Leonardo da Vinci presenting Cesare Borgia with designs for fortifications, " we witness their collaboration - two brilliant minds coming together to shape history. Melone's portrait captures Cesare Borgia at his most regal. With piercing eyes that seem to hold secrets untold, he exudes an air of authority befitting a nobleman. This oil on canvas masterpiece truly immortalizes the essence of Cesare. As we delve deeper into history, Gatteri's depiction takes us back to 1877 when Cesare made headlines by leaving the Vatican. The tension is palpable as he steps away from religious confines towards uncertain horizons – a moment frozen forever through Gatteri's lens. The year 1933 brings forth an unknown artist who seeks inspiration from Cesare Borgia's legacy. His interpretation showcases both strength and vulnerability – qualities that defined this Italian military leader throughout his tumultuous life. Dante Gabriel Rossetti transports us further back in time with "The Borgia Family. " Through this painting created in 1863 but later reproduced around 1912, we see how deeply intertwined family dynamics were within the House of Borgia – a web spun by ambition and power struggles. Leonardo da Vinci once again takes center stage with his studies of Cesare Borgia's head.