1470-75 Tempera on panel, 65,7 x 41 cm Victoria and Albert Museum, London If the inscription on the window jamb, possibly dating from the 16th century, is to be believed, this is a portrait of Smeralda Brandini, who was a member of a respected Florentine family. A sign of her rank and respectable status is the handkerchief which she is holding in the hand placed across her body. Artist: BOTTICELLI, Sandro Painting Title: Portrait of a Lady , 1451-1500 Painting Style: Italian , , portrait
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