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Portrait of the Princess of Ruspoli. Italian School. 18th Century - Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 62 x 71.5 cm (with frame: 132 x 88 cm). This bust-length portrait, initiated in the 18th Century, depicts the Princess of Ruspoli, a member of one of the most prominent noble families in Italy. The sitter wears an elegant crimson velvet dress adorned with white lace, standing out vividly against the dark neutral background. Her serene and composed expression, along with the soft modeling of the face, reflects the refined style of late Italian Baroque portraiture. The luminous skin tones and the detailed rendering of the earrings, headpiece, and neckline enhance the visual richness of the work. The painting features uniform craquelure and old restorations that confirm its age while preserving its aesthetic integrity. The frame, carved in wood and water-gilded with elaborate vegetal ornamentation and a central crest, is itself a sculptural piece that adds decorative grandeur. This portrait exemplifies aristocratic refinement and technical quality, making it a significant representation of Italian court portraiture from the 18th Century.