Collezioni Comunali d'Arte - Portrait of Bianca Cappello

This painting depicts Bianca Cappello, a Venetian noblewoman and the second wife of Francesco I, Grand Duke of Tuscany. The elaborate clothing and jewelry reflect her high social standing and wealth, typical of late 16th-century portraiture. Though initially opposed by the court and citizenry, Bianca's love for the Grand Duke is symbolized by the small dog at her feet.