Antonio Alberti (1603 - 1649)

Antonio Alberti (1603-1649) Portrait of Cardinal Antonio Marcello Barberini (Florence 1569 – Rome 1646) Inscription on the bottom: F.M D.D ANTONIUS BARBERINUS ROM. O. CAP. S.R.E. CARDIN. Oil on canvas - 99 x 73 cm., In antique frame (regilded) 111 x 87 cm. FULL DETAILS (LINK) Portrait of Cardinal and Bishop Antonio Marcello Barberini, brother of Pope Urban VIII, in cardinal's robes holding a letter with his left hand, created by a Roman author from the 17th century. A painter who was commissioned on several occasions to portray the Barberini family, both the Pope and our effigy (image 1) was Antonio Alberti (1603-1649), to whom an attribution reference could be made given the correspondences in style. He belonged to an influential Italian noble family, originally from Barberino in Tuscany, who moved first to Florence and then to Rome, thanks to commercial activities. The family reached the height of its power thanks to Cardinal Maffeo Barberini, who in 1623 was elected Pope with the name of Urban VIII and who allowed the family to increase their fortune but above all their prestige. The Barberini obtained, in fact, among other things, also the title of "Princes of Palestrina" in 1627. Although Antonio Marcello decided in 1591 to enter the Capuchins, an order dedicated solely to a rigid monastic life, immediately after his brother's election to the papal throne he was called to Rome and elevated to the rank of cardinal in the consistory of October 7, 1624. After the death of Urban VIII, he did not fall into disgrace like his nephews Antonio and Francesco and retained the functions connected to the cardinal dignity. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The work is sold complete with an antique wooden frame and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a descriptive iconographic data sheet. We take care of and organize the transport of purchased works, both for Italy and abroad, through professional and insured carriers. If you wish to see this or other works in person, we will be happy to welcome you in our new gallery in Riva del Garda, in Viale Giuseppe Canella 18. We are waiting for you! In the event of the purchase of the work by non-Italian customers, it will be necessary to obtain an export permit which takes approximately 10/20 days, our gallery will take care of the entire phase up to obtaining it. All costs of this operation are included. Contact us for any information, we will be happy to answer you. Follow us also on : https://www.instagram.com/galleriacastelbarco/?hl=it https://www.facebook.com/galleriacastelbarco/