Portrait of An Old Woman

The portrait titled "Portrait of An Old Woman" captures the dignified expression and aged features of its subject with remarkable realism. Painted using oil techniques common in the Italian Renaissance, the artwork exemplifies masterful use of light and texture. Its style reflects elements of Mannerism (late renaissance), characterized by refined elegance and subtle elongation. Though not part of the Chigi Chapel, the painting shares the Renaissance's reverence for individual character and the delicate balance between naturalism and idealization, making it an important contribution to the era's portraiture tradition.