Why it matters
A woman holds a small bunch of flowers to her chest with beautifully carved hands. Unusually, the bust extends to half length, and the hands influenced Leonardo's studies.
Did you know?
- It was carved between 1475 and 1480.
- It is 60 cm high.
- The sitter may be Ginevra de' Benci, also painted by Leonardo.
Based on the Wikipedia article Dama col mazzolino (CC BY-SA 4.0).
