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PORTRAITS OF WOMEN OR JEWELLERY IN PAINTING III

Charlotte Wannebroucq, CNE-certified expert gemmologist
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Updated on February 25th
Updated on 25 February 2023
PORTRAITS OF WOMEN, JEWELLERY IN PAINTING SPIRIT JEWELLERY

Portraits of women or jewelry in painting.

Let's discover the perspective of painters 16th-century Italians in the era of the Renaissance.
First of all, jewelry has long been used as symbols of status, power, and beauty.
Thus, in art, jewels are often depicted to bring a work to life and reflect the personality or social status of the characters depicted.

That is why many famous painters add jewelry to their works, thus creating vivid representations of the fashion and beauty of their time.

Of course, the jewelry in the painting can take many forms and often represents different styles, cultures, and periods.
In particular, the paintings of the Italian Renaissance often depicted jewels inlaid with precious stones and magnificent pearls.

It must be said that the jewels in the painting They are not only used to reflect the social class. Because they are also used to express the personality or emotions of the depicted character. They reflect an elegant and sophisticated personality. Moreover, jewelry is often deliberately placed to accentuate the curves and lines of the body to emphasize feminine beauty.

Ultimately, the jewelry in the paintings are much more than just accessories. In addition to the artistic vision, these jewels represent their time and convey symbols. The jewelry in the paintings captivate our imagination, offering a fascinating glimpse into fashion, beauty, and history.

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Charlotte Wannebroucq, CNE-certified expert gemmologist
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Charlotte Wannebroucq

Gemmologist expert, member of the CNE-Art, and expert in signed jewelry. Twenty-five years of experience at the heart of Parisian jewelry, between the Carré Rive Gauche and Place Vendôme.
She signs the decryptions of collections, the analyses of stones and the estimates published in Esprit Joaillerie. Each piece commented on is examined in person, in the workshop, in the sales room or in the showroom.
  • Expertise

    Gemmology and signed jewellery

  • Member

    CNE-Art

  • Experience

    Over 25 years in Parisian jewellery