Caterina di Bernabὸ Visconti, Wife of Giangaleazzo Visconti [obverse]

Italian 18th/19th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a portrait set in an ornate frame. The portrait features a figure wearing a detailed attire, including a headdress and jewelry. The portrait is oval-shaped and surrounded by a richly decorated frame, incorporating gold-toned metallic elements with swirling patterns. These patterns are further embellished with gemstones in hues of blue and red. The background within the oval is dark and the gold tones of the frame stand out brightly against the dark backdrop.