The artwork, “Portrait of a Young Woman (Laura),” was created by the artist Giorgione in 1506. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the High Renaissance art movement. The painting measures 41 x 33.6 cm and falls under the genre of portraiture. It is currently housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria.
In the artwork, Giorgione presents a young woman depicted in a poised and composed manner. She is adorned in a distinctive fur-lined red garment which adds a contrasting highlight against the dark background. Her chest is partially exposed, draped with a delicate cloth, suggesting a sense of vulnerability and intimacy. Her facial expression is introspective, as if she is lost in thought. Surrounding her are lush green leaves, which add depth to the composition and draw attention to her serene countenance. The masterful use of light and shadow, characteristic of the High Renaissance, enhances the three-dimensional quality of the figure, rendering it lifelike and imbued with subtle highlights and soft transitions in tone.