Caterina Cornaro, Queen of Cyprus
by ROMANO, Gian Cristoforo, Marble, height 49 cm
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.