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Independent portraits of women were rare prior to the mid-15th century.

They often depicted a prospective partner for a royal or noble marriage.

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More common for the time were ruler portraits depicting both husband and wife. These portraits were likely executed in the traditional profile view because of its association with ancient coins and medallions.
As the 15th century progressed, portraits of females, independent of men, increased in popularity.

The story that lies behind Ghirlandaio’s painted image of Giovanna degli Albizzi Tornabuoni is as captivating a