1550-1555 Noblewoman, possibly Eleonora de Toledo, by Angelo Bronzino (Galleria Sabauda - Torino, Piemone Italy)

From Wikimedia.

The sitter appears to be wearing three or more layers of dress - a camica, an under-bodice with white reticulated collar (that may be part of her bodice), a bodice, and a coat of heavy material that also has a collar as well as lapels.She wears a bandeau, necklace, girdle, pendant chain, bracelets, and rings to show status in spite of her austere dress.

Keywords:  Bronzino, straight coiffure, bandeau, chemise, long under-sleeves, cuffs, ruffles, under-bodice, collar, square neckline, bodice, girdle, shallow vee waistline, coat, lapels, rolled sleeves, long close over-sleeves, necklace, bracelets, jeweled pendant chain


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