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Leonardo's portrait of Cecilia Gallerani, mistress of the Duke of Milan, shows her turning gracefully while cradling a white ermine — a symbol of purity and a pun on her name. The lifelike twist of her body and the animal's alert gaze were revolutionary. It is among the finest portraits of the Renaissance.
Lady with an Ermine
- Datec. 1490
- MovementHigh Renaissance
- WhereCzartoryski Museum, Kraków
- RegionCentral Europe