Secular portraiture was a rarity in European art before 1430, when the format did not exist as a separate genre, and was only found infrequently at the highest end of the market in betrothal portraits or royal family commissions.
Secular portraiture was a rarity in European art before 1430. The format did not exist as a separate genre. The format was only found infrequently at the highest end of the market in betrothal portraits. The format was only found infrequently at the highest end of the market in royal family commissions.