Idealized Portrait of a Lady (Portrait of Simonetta Vespucci as Nymph) by Piero di Cosimo, 1480-1485, 184.1 x 68.5 cm, oil on wood, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.

The Ideal Portrait of a Lady by Sandro Botticelli made after 1475, was a portrait representing the image of desirable woman. The woman was believed to be modeled after Simonetta Vespucci who was thought to be the most beautiful woman in Italy. The sitter of the painting has long blonde hair with pearls, a detailed gown, and a deep blue necklace to symbolize her extreme wealth. Her soft features contribute to her desirous looks. The side profile portrait was very common since it resembles the Roman coinage and allows the viewer to admire her beauty without opposition or shame.