Portrait of a Woman

Ferrarese 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a profile relief of a woman, depicted from the shoulders up, facing to the left. The subject is adorned with intricate hair detailing, where her hair is styled and contained within a decorative net or headpiece. The features of her face are finely sculpted, emphasizing a strong nose and detailed lips and eye. Her attire is similarly detailed, featuring a patterned garment. The sculpture is crafted from a brown-colored material, likely bronze or a similar metal. The relief is set against an elongated hexagonal background.