Mona Lisa Bela

c. 1460

Italian 15th Century

Associated Names
The image displays a profile view portrait of a woman, focusing on her bust area. She is positioned facing left within the frame. Her facial features include a sharp nose, a slightly smiling mouth, and curved eyebrows. Her hair is covered by an intricately patterned headdress that extends upward and backward. The headdress is detailed with floral motifs and patterns. She is wearing clothing with elaborate patterns similar to the headdress. No jewelry or objects are visible on her. The background appears plain, allowing the decorated border to stand out significantly. The border surrounding her consists of symmetrical floral and geometric motifs and contains the text "MONA LISA BELA."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29.6 x 24.1 cm (11 5/8 x 9 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1109


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1973

  • Levenson et al. 1973, C-5 (as "Forgery in the manner of the Florentine school").

1996

  • Eisler, Colin. "Berlin's Puzzling 'Princess' - Quattrocento 'Profile' or Victorian Pretender?" In The Print Collector's Newsletter 28/1 (1996): 8, 9 (repro.).

Wikidata ID

Q65507081

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