Bust of a Woman Wearing a Turban, c. 1640–42, Guido Reni, Italian, (Bologna), 1575–1642, 21 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. ( x cm) (canvas), Oil on canvas, Italy, 17th century, When Guido Reni died in 1642, he was the most famous artist in Italy, and his sought-after paintings became even more valuable, including those left unfinished. This late work was likely among the incomplete canvases in his studio. As it passed from one princely collection to another before coming here, the woman’s identity continued to be a source of much speculation. A cardinal identified her as Saint Lucy holding a bowl

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