“Portrait of a Lady” by Domenico Ghirlandaio, created circa 1490, is a tempera painting belonging to the Early Renaissance art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 56.1 x 37.7 cm, and it falls under the genre of portraiture. This distinguished piece is housed in the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States.
The artwork depicts a young woman with golden, wavy hair crowned by a simple white headdress. She is dressed in a rich, red garment, adorned with intricate details indicative of her status or era. Her hands are gracefully folded, and she holds a delicate pink bloom. The background showcases a serene landscape, with a winding river, clusters of trees, and distant mountains, illustrating both natural beauty and tranquility. The poised expression and detailed execution of the subject’s visage capture the essence of Renaissance ideals in portraying human beauty and character.
