La Bella Simonetta is a portrait of Simonetta Vespucci, a Genoese noblewoman, painted in the early Renaissance style. The painting, also known as “Portrait of Simonetta Vespucci,” depicts her in profile, emphasizing her facial features, hairstyle, and clothing, which indicated her social status. She wears a crimson gown with puffed sleeves, showcasing the fashion of the time, but notably, she’s without jewelry, highlighting her modesty. The painting showcases Botticelli’s technique of using terre verte underpainting to achieve a flawless complexion. The artwork is a testament to Simonetta’s legendary beauty, inspiring many of Botticelli’s works.