Portrait of Ginevra de Benci
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Leonardo Da Vinci's Portrait of Ginevra de Benci into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Leonardo da Vinci’s Portrait of Ginevra de’ Benci (c. 1474–1478) is a mesmerizing glimpse into Renaissance elegance and psychological depth. The young Florentine noblewoman is captured with haunting realism—her porcelain skin, auburn curls, and enigmatic gaze emanating quiet dignity. Behind her stretches a juniper-filled landscape, its misty blues and greens embodying Leonardo’s pioneering sfumato technique, blurring boundaries between figure and nature. The reverse panel, adorned with a juniper sprig and Latin motto ("Beauty Adorns Virtue"), hints at Ginevra’s intellectualism—a rarity in female portraits of the era. As Leonardo’s first known portrait and one of few surviving works from his early career, it bridges medieval idealism and High Renaissance humanity. Displayed at Washington’s National Gallery of Art, it remains the only Leonardo painting in the Americas, its restrained intensity revolutionizing portraiture by prioritizing inner life over ostentation.
For spaces craving refined sophistication, Ginevra de’ Benci’s muted palette and intimate scale (38.1 × 37 cm) suit studies, libraries, or minimalist living rooms. Frame it in a slender gilt or walnut tabernacle frame to echo Florentine grandeur, placing it at eye level beside a reading nook with olive-green velvet chairs for tonal harmony. The juniper greens and twilight skies pair effortlessly with Farrow & Ball’s "Hague Blue" walls or sisal rugs, while its introspective mood complements Danish modern furniture or vintage brass accents. Avoid overwhelming it with bold art—let it anchor a wall alongside slender shelves holding leather-bound books or a single Brancusi-esque sculpture. In offices, position it near natural light to mirror its organic luminosity, reinforcing serenity amid productivity. Its restraint makes it ideal for spaces where contemplation meets curated beauty.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
