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Portrait of Cortona, Pietro da

Cortona, Pietro da

1596–1669

Born: 1596, Cortona

Died: 1669, Rome

Gender: male

Movements

Baroque

Occupations

visual artist

general contractor

architect

painter

draftsperson

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Biography

Son of Giovanni Berretoni, decorative carver. Born 1 November 1596, died 16 May 1669.

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Notable Works

Allegory of Divine Providence and Barberini Power
Caesar Giving Cleopatra the Throne of Egypt
David killing the Lion
Romulus and Remus Sheltered by Faustulus

Artworks

44 artworks

Design for the Coat of Arms of a Cardinal with three Angels

Design for the Coat of Arms of a Cardinal with three Angels

ca. 1640-1660

Allegorical scene with a sacrificial lamb

Allegorical scene with a sacrificial lamb

1640–70

Faith, Hope, and Charity

Faith, Hope, and Charity

1630?–78

Leaf from Aedes Walpolianae mounted with two prints: (a): Three Soldiers; (b): Christ Appearing to Mary in the Garden

Leaf from Aedes Walpolianae mounted with two prints: (a): Three Soldiers; (b): Christ Appearing to Mary in the Garden

18th–19th century

Allegory in Honor of the Roman College Founded by the Borghese Family

Allegory in Honor of the Roman College Founded by the Borghese Family

1615–88

Diana in Her Chariot (La Lune sur son char)

Diana in Her Chariot (La Lune sur son char)

1633

The holy trinity with Saint Michael vanquishing a six-headed dragon, frontispiece to 'Missale Romanum ex decreto sacrosancti Concilii tridentini restitutum'

The holy trinity with Saint Michael vanquishing a six-headed dragon, frontispiece to 'Missale Romanum ex decreto sacrosancti Concilii tridentini restitutum'

ca. 1662

Men Digging and Constructing a Wall

Men Digging and Constructing a Wall

17th century

The Adoration of the Shepherds

The Adoration of the Shepherds

17th century

Title page to "Galleria Dipinta nel Palazzo del Prencipe Panfilio" after the ceiling frescoes by Pietro da Cortona depicting the history of Aeneas in the Palazzo Pamphili, Rome

Title page to "Galleria Dipinta nel Palazzo del Prencipe Panfilio" after the ceiling frescoes by Pietro da Cortona depicting the history of Aeneas in the Palazzo Pamphili, Rome

ca. 1661

Saint Martina kneeling before the Virgin and Child, as the Child offers her a lily

Saint Martina kneeling before the Virgin and Child, as the Child offers her a lily

ca. 1664–79

Landscape with Wine Harvest

Landscape with Wine Harvest

ca. 1630

Libro De Catafalchi, Tabernacoli, con varij designi di Porte fenestre et altri ornamenti di Architettura

Libro De Catafalchi, Tabernacoli, con varij designi di Porte fenestre et altri ornamenti di Architettura

1599, 1647

St. Michael Expurging Heresy

St. Michael Expurging Heresy

1596–1669

Design with an Eagle Fighting with a Serpent and a Putto in the Sky Holding an Inscribed Banner.

Design with an Eagle Fighting with a Serpent and a Putto in the Sky Holding an Inscribed Banner.

17th century

The Virgin Immaculate

The Virgin Immaculate

1596–1669

The Virgin and Child with Saint Martina

The Virgin and Child with Saint Martina

1596–1669

Study of a Seated Youth for the Age of Gold

Study of a Seated Youth for the Age of Gold

1637

God the Father with Angels Holding Symbols of the Passion

God the Father with Angels Holding Symbols of the Passion

1647–51

Study for Angels Sealing the Foreheads of the Children of Israel in Saint Peter's Basilica

Study for Angels Sealing the Foreheads of the Children of Israel in Saint Peter's Basilica

1652

Sea Battle

Sea Battle

1596–1669

Study for the Allegory of Religion

Study for the Allegory of Religion

1629–39

Design for a Thesis Print with an Allegory of Knowledge and Portrait of Cardinal Antonio Barberini the Younger (1607–1671)

Design for a Thesis Print with an Allegory of Knowledge and Portrait of Cardinal Antonio Barberini the Younger (1607–1671)

ca. 1635

The Triumph of Nature Over Art (design for an engraving of 'De Florum Cultura')

The Triumph of Nature Over Art (design for an engraving of 'De Florum Cultura')

ca. 1633