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ROMANO, Gian Cristoforo (b. ca. 1465, Roma, d. 1512, Loreto) |
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Caterina Cornaro, Queen of Cyprus1505Marble, height 49 cm Institute of Arts, Detroit | |
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Caterina Cornaro, (1454-1510) was a Venetian noblewoman who became queen of Cyprus by marrying James II, king of Cyprus, Jerusalem, and Armenia, supplying him with a much-needed alliance with Venice. Her famous portrait was painted by Gentile Bellini. | |
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