Portrait of Ortensia de Bardi di Montauto, formerly identified as Giulia de' Medici
1559
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
1559
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
This painting portrays a young woman in a dark dress with gold accents, standing beside a wooden chair. She wears a veil over her head and holds an object in her right hand. The background is a dark wall, with a statue on a table to her left. The woman's attire and the statue suggest a sense of elegance and refinement. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth to the scene. To learn more about the artist behind this portrait, explore the work of Alessandro Allori.