Portrait of a Lady
Does Correggio’s Portrait of a Lady portray his poet friend Ginerva Rangone or his other poet friend Veronica Gambera?
Correggio’s Portrait of a Lady beckons with a silver bowl. This meaningful detail might get missed at first. That’s because this classic portrait features a striking lady. Her wry expression seems natural and self-possessed. The painter imbues her face with expressive strength. She’s sure of herself. Antonio Allegri da Correggio also fills this painting with prescient details.
Her silver bowl, held out to us, presents an obvious clue about this lady. It’s engraved with a phrase from Homer’s Odyssey. This bit refers to demi-goddess Helen. She concocts a potion to help people escape their earthbound troubles. With art, music, and poetry Helen lifts them out of everyday life. Fine arts transport them into joyful wonder and awe.
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