Ritratto di donna (Madeleine de la Tour d'Auvergne ?)

Perréal employed oil pigments to achieve a subtle modeling of the face, using chiaroscuro to generate depth against a dark backdrop. The careful rendering of fabric texture and the nuanced handling of light on the skin reflect the artist’s skill in blending sculptural detail with painterly softness.

Created during Perréal’s period of service to French courts—including patrons such as Charles VIII and Francis I—the portrait later entered the collection of the Uffizi. Its provenance prior to the museum’s acquisition remains sparsely documented, but the work has been associated with the artist’s Italian commissions.