Portrait of a Lady
1535
oil
From the collection of Städel Museum
1535
oil
From the collection of Städel Museum
This portrait depicts a woman in Renaissance attire, seated with her hands resting on a red and black patterned box. She wears a green dress with gold trim and a white ruffled collar, complemented by a matching headpiece and a pearl necklace. Her dark hair is styled beneath the headpiece, and she gazes directly at the viewer. The woman's attire and the background suggest a formal setting, possibly a studio or a noble residence. The artist's use of tempera creates a sense of depth and texture in the painting. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Girolamo da Carpi.
