The artwork, titled “Portrait of a Woman,” was painted by Filippo Lippi in 1440. This Early Renaissance piece measures 49.3 by 32.7 centimeters and is a portrait genre. It is currently housed in the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, located in Berlin, Germany.
The artwork features a distinguished woman rendered in a profile view. Her delicate features are encased in a transparent veil over her light hair, which is meticulously styled and adorned with tiny pearls. She is garbed in a luxurious green dress with fine details that showcase the texture and design of the fabric. The setting behind her is an architectural element, perhaps a window, adding depth with a glimpse of a serene, pale blue sky outside. The soft hues and nuanced shading contribute to the ethereal quality of this painted depiction, characteristic of the Early Renaissance’s celebration of human beauty and elegance.
