Piero del Pollaiuolo #pierodelpollaiuolo

Similar profile portraits of high-status women in sumptuous clothing were painted to celebrate a marriage, but the absence of jewellery may indicate this portrait shows the subject shortly before rather than just after a wedding ceremony. #PierodelPollaiuolo

Piero del Pollaiuolo #pierodelpollaiuolo

Piero del Pollaiuolo #pierodelpollaiuolo

A painting by fifteenth century artist, Piero del Pollaiuolo, for today's writing prompt. It is illustrating a famous myth which you could use for your story - or not. #writingprompts #writinglife #writingtips #pierodelpollaiuolo #artworks