The Apotheosis of Catherine of Braganza
The Apotheosis of Catherine of Braganza is a ceiling painting by Antonio Verrio, at Windsor Castle. It is one of three that survived, of the original twenty, mostly destroyed during George IV's nineteenth century reconstruction of the castle.
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| Artist | Antonio Verrio |
| Year | 1675-c.1684 |
| Medium | Fresco |
| Subject | Catherine of Braganza |
| Location | Windsor Castle, Windsor |
| Owner | Royal Collection |
| Accession | RCIN 408427 |
| Website | Royal Collection |
The painting
The painting depicts Catherine of Braganza, the wife of Charles II, seated under a billowing canopy, and surrounded by allegorical figures.
It is located in the Queen's Presence Chamber in Windsor Castle.[1]
References
- "Antonio Verrio (c. 1639-1707) - The Apotheosis of Catherine of Braganza". www.rct.uk. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
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