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The young girl, whose name is not known, is shown turned towards the viewer in a three-quarter pose. The view offers a more direct engagement with the sitter than was possible in more traditional profile view portraits. Though probably idealised as was common in portraits at this time – particularly ones of women – her features betray something of her character: perhaps we can read determination in the small but prominent chin. This was important, as portraits were thought to stand in for the sitter’s whole being – appearance and personality – even after their death. The picture can be dated to about 1490 on the basis of her hairstyle. It was once thought to be by Sebastiano Mainardi, brother-in-law of the Florentine artist Ghirlandaio, but it is not close enough to his style to be sure.
Title
Portrait of a Girl
Date
probably about 1490
Medium
Tempera on wood
Measurements
H 44.1 x W 29.2 cm
Accession number
NG1230
Acquisition method
Bought, 1887
Work type
Painting