In Ginevra de’ Benci, Leonardo da Vinci captures a young woman with cool detachment and quiet intensity. Her pale face glows against a dark juniper backdrop, her gaze steady yet elusive. The Slow Art format reveals the delicate textures of skin, curls, and distant sky, each detail a whisper of life. Neither warm nor withdrawn, Ginevra sits at the edge of mystery. This portrait invites you to linger in the hush between observation and emotion.
This work can be seen at [The National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C,https://www.nga.gov/artworks/50724-ginevra-de-benci-obverse]
Duration:
00:03:30
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