![]() The Latin inscription, taken from an epigram by the 1st century AD poet Martial and the Roman numerals represent the date of his death. Giovanna is shown wearing a richly embroidered dress and, in the background, is a selection of her personal belongings, a hanging coral rosary, and a prayers book. The portrait followed the classical style of the period when the body proportions were idealized, and the faces conveyed character without expression. Giovanna is depicted in a traditional profile pose, which was favored due to its association with ancient coins and medallions. There is also a medallion showing her likeness and her name. This panel is a powerful example of the late 1400’s Florentine portraiture. Giovanna has been identified as the subject of this portrait, thanks to her other named portraits, where she has the same hairstyle. Her husband, Lorenzo Tornabuoni, was deeply stricken by grief and commissioned this portrait of his wife to commemorate and honor her memory. She died in childbirth, giving birth to her second child in 1488, and this painting was painted after her death. “Portrait of Giovanna Tornabuoni” by Domenico Ghirlandaio portrays Giovanna degli Albizzi, a Florentine noblewoman. ![]() ![]() “Portrait of Giovanna Tornabuoni” by Domenico Ghirlandaio ![]()
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