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Head of Woman on Blue Background

16th century
Oil on panel
18.4 × 15.6 cm (7.2 × 6.1 in)

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Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia · verified July 2026

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FROM THE BARNES FOUNDATION’S CATALOG

An unknown woman poses against a blue background in three-quarter view, looking outward and smiling slightly. She is dressed simply yet smartly in a black-and-white robe, hood, and stole. This intimate, small-scale portrait was probably a commemorative gift for a family member or friend.

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