The Lady with the Ermine – Leonardo da Vinci (circa 1489–1490)

🖼️ The Lady with an Ermine – Leonardo da Vinci (circa 1489–1490)

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A portrait of grace and intelligence: the Renaissance at its peak

The Lady with an Ermine is one of the most famous portraits painted by Leonardo da Vinci, a symbol of refinement, elegance, and mystery. Painted at the end of the 15th century in Milan, this work embodies the quintessence of humanist portrait art, where every gaze, every gesture, every symbol is laden with meaning.

The painting depicts Cecilia Gallerani, a cultured young woman and poetess, mistress of Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan. With subtlety, Leonardo manages to capture both the physical beauty, the gentleness of character, and the sharp intelligence of his model.

A composition full of life, harmony, and symbolism

A woman turned towards the future, a stoat full of meaning

What strikes in this work is the dynamic orientation of the body, face, and gaze, unusual for the time. Cecilia seems attentive, almost about to speak.
She holds a white ermine in her arms, a symbol of purity, but also an allusion to Duke Ludovic, nicknamed "the Ermine." Leonardo plays with visual and symbolic correspondences to enrich the portrait:
– The slender and graceful fingers,
– The sharp gaze turned towards the light,
– The silky texture of the ermine,
– The contrast between the sober clothing and the radiant skin,
– The neutral background that highlights the figure.

Everything here breathes modernity, psychological observation, and the balance of forms.

A refined, rare, and deeply human work

The Lady with the Ermine is much more than a simple portrait: it is a work of introspection, a silent dialogue between human and animal, between thought and appearance. Leonardo captures the personality of his model with tenderness and precision, offering a living and timeless portrait.
This painting is currently kept at the Czartoryski Museum in Krakow, Poland, and remains one of the few female portraits confidently attributed to Vinci.

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A work of mastery and subtlety, faithfully recreated

At Alpha Reproduction, The Lady with the Ermine is hand-painted in oil on canvas, with extreme care given to the details of the face, the nuances of the gaze, and the softness of the animal. Our artists faithfully reproduce each element:

• The radiance of the complexion and the delicacy of the shadows,

• The delicacy of the fabric and the noble posture,

• The subtle expression of Cecilia,

• The soft light that shapes the volume,

• The fine texture of the ermine's fur.

📜 Certificate of authenticity provided
📐 Customizable formats – stretched or rolled canvas
🖼️ Available frames: Renaissance gold, natural wood, or sober black museum style

An ideal work for lovers of Renaissance art and female portraits

With its discreet elegance and presence, La Dame à l’Hermine fits beautifully into a classic living room, a scholar's library, a private gallery, or a refined bedroom.
It is also a prestigious gift for a cultured woman, a history enthusiast, or a lover of great masters.

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