Why it matters
A princess of the House of Este is seen in profile against a background of butterflies and columbine flowers; the butterfly near her brow is a symbol of the soul.
Did you know?
- It dates from about 1435–1445.
- It is painted in tempera on panel.
- The Louvre acquired it in 1893 for 30,000 francs.
Based on the Wikipedia article Portrait of a Princess (Pisanello) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
