Head of a woman under an arch, full face

Head of a woman under an arch, full face

Unknown

1470

tempera

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman's face under an arch, looking straight at us. The artist used a style that was popular in the 15th century, with a focus on simple lines and shapes. The woman's face is calm and serene. To learn more about this style of painting, look up the work of other artists who used the technique: tempera.

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