Isabeau de Savoie, Comtesse du Bouchage
1550
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1550
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
This portrait depicts a woman with fair skin and red hair, wearing a black dress with a square neckline and white sleeves. A gold chain adorns her neck, and she gazes directly at the viewer with a subtle smile. The background is a solid blue color. The subject's attire and the style of the painting suggest a formal, 16th-century setting. The artist's use of oil paint and the subject's dignified expression contribute to the overall sense of elegance. For more information on the artist behind this piece, explore the works of Corneille de Lyon.