Portrait of a Woman
1492
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1492
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a woman holding a coral rosary with gold medals. She's dressed in a fancy black woolen gown with fur-trimmed cuffs. Her social standing seems high due to her elegant clothes. The rosary she holds might show her devotion. The woman's identity is unknown, but her clothes and accessories give clues about her life. She wears a coif of white sheer linen, adding to her elegant appearance. To learn more about this style of portrait, check out the museum: The Cleveland Museum of Art.
