The artwork, titled “Lucrezia di Baccio del Fede, the Artist’s Wife,” was masterfully created by Andrea del Sarto between 1513 and 1514. This oil on panel portrait, measuring 73 x 56 cm, belongs to the High Renaissance art movement. It is currently housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain.
The portrait depicts a woman of serene countenance sitting against a dark background, her upper body slightly turned to the right. She wears a simple, yet elegant, dress with a bodice of rich shades and sleeves draped with a white cloth, suggesting a sense of modest refinement. Her coiffed hair is adorned with a headpiece, emphasizing her composed demeanor. The muted, warm tones and soft lighting bring a sense of intimacy and realism, characteristic of the High Renaissance’s emphasis on the human figure and individuality. The restrained use of jewelry, limited to a delicate chain around her neck, further accentuates her subtle grace and tranquil presence.
