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Portrait of a Lady

Unknown

1489

oil

panel

From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art

Northern Renaissance Renaissance Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of a Lady is a 1489 oil by Unknown, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1489 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Philadelphia Museum of Art

About this work

The painting is a portrait of a woman in profile, facing left. She wears a dark green dress with gold accents and a matching headband. Her hair is pulled back, and she has a small brooch on her chest. The background of the painting is a muted green color, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement. This painting is held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.