La Scapigliata, or “The Lady with Disheveled Hair,” is an unfinished painting attributed to the Italian Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci, created around 1506–1508 The painting features a young woman whose face occupies most of the composition, gazing downward with a serene expression. Her loose, flowing hair fills the background, symbolizing freedom and individuality, which aligns with Renaissance ideals.
Leonardo employs his signature techniques of sfumato and chiaroscuro, creating soft transitions between colors and emphasizing the play of light and shadow to enhance the three-dimensionality of the subject’s face. Leonardo’s use of sfumato creates a soft transition between colors and tones, lending a dreamlike quality to the subject’s features. The chiaroscuro technique enhances the three-dimensionality of her face through effective contrasts of light and shadow.
La Scapigliata departs from traditional portraiture by focusing on the emotional depth of the subject rather than adhering to formal conventions. This approach invites viewers to engage with the woman’s introspective expression, evoking a sense of mystery and contemplation.
The title itself translates to “The Disheveled Woman,” reflecting both the subject’s physical appearance and a broader commentary on femininity during the Renaissance. The ambiguity surrounding her identity adds to the allure of the painting, allowing for various interpretations.
This is a Giclee fine art print reproduction of La Scapigliata by Leonardo Da Vinci. This image has been retouched and color adjusted in professional art software to restore it to as close as possible to its original. The finished print is 8 x 10 inches and is printed with a .25 white border (bleed) to allow for matting and framing. The final image is 7.5 x 9.5.
The Giclee is printed on a high-end printer using archival pigment inks and Somerset Velvet 100% cotton rag fine art paper, which is also acid-free. The finished print is high-resolution, 300 PPI (Pixel Per Inch), allowing for a museum-quality product.
The processing time before shipment is 2-4 business days. Shipping is USPS Standard. Prints up to 8×10 are shipped in cardboard flat envelopes, and prints larger than that are in mailing tubes.
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