Portrait of Isabella de' Medici Orsini (?)
1594
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
1594
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
This portrait depicts a woman in a black and gold striped dress, adorned with white ruffles around her neck and on her sleeves. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she wears a pearl necklace and a pearl-studded headpiece. The background is dark, which makes the woman's face and clothing stand out. The woman's expression is serious, and her eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The artist has used oil paint to create a realistic and detailed image of the woman. This painting is an example of the work of Alessandro Allori, an Italian artist who was active in the 16th century.