"Portrait of a Lady, possibly Eleonora de´ Medici, Duchess of Mantua (1567–1611)", Sofonisba Anguissola

"the present portrait has a severe atmosphere and may have been executed on occasion of the death of eleonara´s uncle ferdinando i de´ medici, grand duke of tuscany in 1609. The silver chain with the two rings may refer to her father and uncle and the ermine trimmed coat may represent her connection to the ruling house of medici. " [1]. Date: 16th century. Dimensions: height: 105.5 cm (41.5 in); width: 80 cm (31.4 in), framed. Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Unidentified location. Probable Portrait of Eleonora de Medici

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Author: North Italian Court Painter, Sofonisba AnguissolaSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/

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