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Joanna of Austria
JOANNA OF AUSTRIA, princess, wife of Francesco di Medici, granduca (grand duke) of Tuscany, mother of Marie de Medici, wife of Henri IV of France. (from Rubens portrait)
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1547 1578 Austria Francesco Henri Joanna Marie Medici Rubens Tuscany
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Joanna of Austria, Princess of Austria (1547-1578), is depicted in this stunning portrait painted by Peter Paul Rubens in 1613, long after her death. Joanna was the eldest daughter of Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor, and Anna of Bohemia and Hungary. At the age of 15, she was married to Francesco de' Medici, Granduca (Grand Duke) of Tuscany, in 1565. The union was a strategic alliance between the Habsburg and Medici families, aimed at strengthening their political power in Europe. During her time in Tuscany, Joanna was known for her intelligence, beauty, and piety. She was a patron of the arts and supported the development of the Medici court into a center of culture and learning. Joanna gave birth to three children, including Marie de' Medici, who later became queen of France and a prominent figure in her own right. After Francesco's untimely death in 1587, Joanna returned to Austria, where she became a nun and spent the remainder of her life in seclusion. In 1600, she was approached by Henri IV of France, who sought her hand in marriage to strengthen his position in the ongoing religious wars in France. Despite her initial reluctance, Joanna eventually agreed to marry Henri, becoming the queen consort of France in 1600. This portrait of Joanna, painted some 15 years after her death, captures the essence of her regal presence and the enduring legacy of the Habsburg-Medici alliance. The intricate details of her elaborate gown, the delicate folds of her veil, and the expressive intensity of her gaze all serve to underscore the grandeur and sophistication of the European courts of the late 16th century.
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