Profile Portrait of a Young Lady

The Portrait titled Profile Portrait of a Young Lady (1465) is a notable example of Early renaissance art. Executed with oil and tempera on a panel made of wood, the half-length portrait captures the refined elegance of a young woman in profile. Traditionally attributed to Antonio del Pollaiuolo, some sources now ascribe it to his brother, Piero del Pollaiuolo. Recognized as one of the most iconic early Italian Renaissance portraits of women, it exemplifies the period’s focus on individual character and exquisite detail.