Portrait of the Impromptu Virtuoso Teresa Bandettini-Landucci of Lucca 1794

Angelica Kauffmann's "Portrait of the Impromptu Virtuoso Teresa Bandettini-Landucci of Lucca" (1794) depicts the celebrated Italian singer Teresa Bandettini-Landucci in a dramatic pose, dressed in a flowing white gown and a blue shawl, and adorned with a laurel wreath, a symbol of artistic achievement. Kauffmann, a leading Neoclassical painter, captures Bandettini-Landucci's passion and energy, emphasizing her theatrical flair and talent through the expressive gesture of her raised hand. This portrait exemplifies Kauffmann's mastery of portraiture and her ability to convey the personality and charisma of her subjects.