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Vittoria Colonna (1490-1547). Engraving. Colored
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Vittoria Colonna (1490-1547). Engraving. Colored
Vittoria Colonna (1490-1547). Marchioness of Pescara. Italian Renaissance poet. Engraving in The Iberian Illustration, 1885. Colored
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1885 Colonna Iberian Iberica Ilustracion Marchioness Noble Noblewoman Oval Pescara Renaissance Vittoria
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Vittoria Colonna (1490-1547): A Renaissance Noblewoman and Poet This beautifully colored engraving depicts Vittoria Colonna, an Italian Renaissance noblewoman and poet, born in 1490. The image, created in the 19th century by The Iberian Illustration in 1885, captures Colonna's regal presence and intellectual prowess. Born into the powerful Colonna family, Vittoria was raised in a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in Italy. However, her life was marked by tragedy, as she lost her husband and three children at a young age. In the face of such loss, Colonna turned to poetry as a means of expression and solace. Her poetry, written primarily in the form of sonnets, was deeply influenced by her religious beliefs and her personal experiences. She was known for her profound and introspective verses, which explored themes of love, loss, and faith. Her work was highly regarded by her contemporaries, including the great poet Torquato Tasso, who dedicated his epic poem "Jerusalem Delivered" to her. In this engraving, Colonna is depicted in an oval frame, with a thoughtful expression and a noble profile. Her elegant attire and the rich colors of the image serve to underscore her status as a woman of high birth and refinement. The portrait offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who used her talents to navigate the complexities of Renaissance Italy and leave a lasting legacy in the world of literature.
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