Woman with a Lap Dog, c1575-1600. The identity of this richly dressed lady is unknown. The composition of the portrait, including the lady's faithful lap dog—probably a beloved pet but also a symbol of the importance of a wife's being faithful to her husband—is typical of Florentine conventions of the 16th century.

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