Ritratto Di Antonia Ghini Bambina, In Abito Ricamato Grigio, Con La Mano Sinistra Su Una Mela, Su Un Tavolo
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Lavinia Fontana's Ritratto Di Antonia Ghini Bambina, In Abito Ricamato Grigio, Con La Mano Sinistra Su Una Mela, Su Un Tavolo into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Lavinia Fontana's enchanting portrait Ritratto Di Antonia Ghini Bambina (1580-1585) captures a moment of quiet elegance and childhood innocence with remarkable sophistication. The young subject, dressed in an exquisitely embroidered grey dress, rests her delicate left hand upon a ruby-red apple—a subtle symbol of youth and temptation. Fontana's meticulous attention to fabric textures, from the metallic embroidery to the lace collar, demonstrates her mastery of naturalezza (naturalism), a hallmark of late Renaissance portraiture in Bologna. As one of the first professional female artists to achieve international acclaim, Fontana infused her child portraits with unprecedented psychological depth, bridging the playful vitality of children and the formality of aristocratic representation. This work exemplifies her signature interplay of luxurious detail and restrained palette (steel greys, creamy whites, and that single bold red accent), securing its status as a transitional piece between Mannerist refinement and emerging Baroque emotionality.
For contemporary interiors, this portrait’s harmonious balance of tradition and intimacy makes it ideal for a study, library, or formal dining room. The grey-and-ivory palette pairs effortlessly with neutral walls (try Farrow & Ball’s Drop Cloth or Plummett), allowing the embroidery details and crimson apple to punctuate the space. Choose a giltwood frame echoing the painting’s 16th-century origins to enhance its Old Master gravitas—hang it at eye level in directional lighting to accentuate Fontana’s jewel-like brushwork. In modern settings, contrast the portrait’s refinement with clean-lined furniture (a Cassina Seneca console table) or organic textures (raw silk drapery). At 78x60cm (typical for Fontana’s half-length portraits), it commands attention without overwhelming; flank it with sconces or place it above a mantel alongside modest 17th-century objets like pietra dura boxes. The apple’s red hue invites subtle repetitions—a Persian rug with madder tones or Murano glassware—tying historical opulence to contemporary livability.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
