Artwork
Portrait of a Lady
Portrait of a Lady is an oil painting by the High Renaissance artist Lorenzo Costa. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of a Lady is a tempera painting by Lorenzo Costa, created in 1500. It is a portrait of a woman, currently held at the State Hermitage Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman standing against a dark background, wearing a red dress with puffed sleeves and a simple necklace. Her long brown hair is pulled back, suggesting a neat and orderly hairstyle typical of the time.
Technique & Style
The painting is executed in tempera, a medium made by mixing pigment with egg yolks. The artist has used this technique to create a detailed and structured representation of the subject, with a focus on the texture and folds of her clothing.
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