Miniature of the nineteenth century, portrait of Simonetta Vespucci after Piero di Cosimo

Miniature of the nineteenth century, portrait of simonetta vespucci (portrait with aspic) after piero di cosimo (11 cm X 13 cm). The frame is made of precious wood, probably mahogany, the miniature is protected under a domed glass surrounded by metal. In a very good state of conservation. Simonetta vespucci, florentine was reputed to be the most beautiful woman of her time, she embodied the feminine ideal, even the most beautiful woman who ever lived in florence. The original work is kept at the musée condé in the rotunda of the painting gallery in chantilly.