Ritratto di donna (Madeleine de la Tour d'Auvergne ?)

About this work

This painting shows a woman wearing a black dress with a high neckline and long sleeves. Her dress has a patterned collar and cuffs, and she is also wearing a red skirt with white trim. The background of the painting is dark. The woman's face is painted in detail, with a serious expression. Her hair is covered by a headband, and she is looking straight ahead. The painting is done in oil paint, and the artist has used chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast. The painting is held at the Uffizi Gallery. If you want to learn more about the artist, you could look up Jean Perréal.