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The unidentified richly dressed sitter is depicted behind a parapet. Her clothes of the subject are thought to date from the period around 1516-17. Attributions to Palma Vecchio and Licinio have been suggested, but the condition of the picture precludes a firm attribution.
The woman's costume suggests the approximate dating for this painting.
The woman's costume suggests the approximate dating for this painting.
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