After Leonardo Da Vinci (XX) - La Belle Ferronière

AFTER LEONARDO DA VINCI

The Beautiful Ferronnière

Oil on canvas

1. IDENTIFICATION

1.1 Technical and Support

Oil on canvas

Work based on soft glazes and gradual tonal modeling, following the Italian Renaissance canon.

A restrained application, with particular attention to the face and to the treatment of the dark background.

1.2 Iconographic reference

Later reinterpretation of the famous portrait La Belle Ferronière, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci and preserved in the Louvre Museum.

The characteristic elements of the model are identified:

– Neutral dark background
– Three-quarter view
– Piercing sidelong gaze
– Forehead band (ferronnière)
– Geometric balance of the bust

1.3 Measures

Overall dimensions with frame: 52 x 41 cm
Canvas dimensions: 36 x 24 cm

Important:

The frame does not match the fabric's dimensions.
The bidding is conducted exclusively for the painting.
The frame is included solely as a protective element.

2. ARTISTIC DESCRIPTION
2.1 Composition

A female half-bust portrait in a slight twist.

The face is presented frontally but with a slight turn, creating a restrained psychological tension, characteristic of the Leonardesque portrait.

The figure stands out against a deep, dark background that emphasizes its volume and presence.

2.2 Technical treatment

There appears to be an attempt to recreate the Leonardesque sfumato:

– Smooth transitions on the cheeks and jawline
– Delicate eyelid shaping
– Graduated shadows with no harsh edges

The red dress creates a strong color contrast against the neutral background.

2.3 Character and Intent

This is not a literal copy of the Louvre, but a reinterpretation inspired by the model, probably created in an academic context or for historicist decorative purposes.

3. HISTORICAL CONTEXT
3.1 Tradition of copies

The reinterpretations of great Renaissance masters were frequent:

– 18th–19th centuries in European academies
– The first third of the 20th century in the decorative arts.

These kinds of works were part of technical education and the historicist taste.

3.2 Market value

Works after Leonardo continue to attract steady interest in the decorative and classical collecting market.

Especially attractive due to:

– Universal iconography
– Manageable format
– Immediate visual impact

4. Conservation status
4.1 Support

Stable canvas.
Sturdy frame.

4.2 Painting Surface

Good general conservation.
Slight signs of aging consistent with its nature.

4.3 Marco

Gold frame included with no added commercial value.

The bid is made exclusively for the painting.

Photographs are an essential part of the description.

5. WARRANTY AND TRANSPARENCY

5.1 Attribution

Work presented as after Leonardo da Vinci – La Belle Ferronière.

Not attributed to the master or his workshop.

5.2 Origin

Private collection.

5.3 Professional commitment

Description prepared under technical and comparative criteria.

Specialized professional packaging.
Certified and insured shipment.

6. Collecting Opportunity
6.1 Artistic Interest

Iconic iconography of the High Renaissance.

6.2 Decorative Interest

A piece with a strong presence in both classic and contemporary interiors.