Bianca Maria Sforza c. 1493

This portrait of Bianca Maria Sforza, painted around 1493 by Ambrogio de Predis, showcases the elegance and refinement of the Italian Renaissance. The sitter is depicted in profile, her gaze directed towards the viewer, wearing a lavish gown adorned with intricate gold embroidery and a pearl necklace, accentuating her status as a member of the powerful Sforza family. Predis's meticulous attention to detail and realistic depiction of Bianca Maria's features exemplifies the high standards of portraiture during this period.