Mystery of one of the world’s most painted women may be solved after 550 years
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By The Independent
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In brief
Researchers may finally have uncovered the identity of Simonetta Vespucci, the enigmatic Renaissance beauty who captivated artists and nobility alike. Despite her tragic death at just 23 years old in 1476, her ethereal features were immortalized by some of Italy's greatest masters. This breakthrough after more than five centuries could reshape our understanding of Renaissance portraiture and the remarkable women who inspired an entire era of artistic expression.
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Mystery of one of the world’s most painted women may be solved after 550 years
Simonetta Vespucci, one of the most painted women of the Italian Renaissance, died in 1476, aged just 23
