Portrait of Battista Sforza 1465

Piero della Francesca’s *Portrait of Battista Sforza* (1465), a profile portrait, showcases the artist's renowned mastery of perspective and realism. Battista, the wife of Federico da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino, is depicted with meticulous detail, from the intricate patterns on her gown to the delicate pearls around her neck. The background, a vast landscape receding into the distance, further emphasizes the geometric precision characteristic of della Francesca's work. This painting, housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, is considered a prime example of Early Renaissance portraiture, reflecting the era's fascination with both human form and classical ideals.