“Portrait of Giovane Donna,” crafted by Domenico Ghirlandaio around 1487 to 1488, represents the Early Renaissance art movement. This portrait, classified within the genre of portraiture, resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) in New York City, New York, USA.
The artwork features a young woman captured with meticulous detail, indicative of the Early Renaissance’s emphasis on realism and humanism. She is depicted with a composed expression, her face framed by soft, curly hair cascading from beneath a cap. Her attire is rendered with precision, highlighting the textures of her green dress and the lace-up bodice. A striking red beaded necklace adorned with a pendant centers the composition, adding a touch of vivid color against the otherwise muted palette. The dark background contrasts with the subject, accentuating her serene figure and the delicate intricacies of her garments and accessories.
