Portrait of a Lady

Bernardino Luini's Portrait of a Lady exemplifies the grace characteristic of High renaissance portraiture. Painted with oil on panel, the work showcases Luini's talent for capturing delicate female figures, often with elongated eyes—a hallmark called Luinesque by Vladimir Nabokov. As a painter from northern Italy and part of Leonardo's circle, Luini was influenced by Leonardo's style, leading many works to be mistaken for Leonardo's. This portrait reflects the refined elegance and subtle profundity typical of the period, emphasizing both technical skill and masterful interpretation of feminine beauty.