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A Young Noblewoman

Style of Francesco Laurana

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a bust of a young woman with a neutral expression and partially closed eyes. The woman's hair is styled back behind her head, with a few small curls around her ears. She has a straight nose, faint eyebrows, and thin lips which are slightly turned up at the edges. She wears a simple short-sleeved garment with a wide neckline above a triangular panel. The base of the sculpture is carved with small scenes of people on horseback and cherubic figures. The sculpture is made of a smooth white material with some areas of yellowish discoloration.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1475 or later
Medium
marble
Dimensions
8212 × 8212 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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