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Isabella Deste Collection

Isabella d'Este (1474-1539): A Renaissance Patroness and Icon of Beauty Isabella d'Este, Marchesa of Mantua, was a prominent figure in the Italian Renaissance

Background imageIsabella Deste Collection: Portrait of Isabella d Este, c. 1535

Portrait of Isabella d Este, c. 1535
Portrait of Isabella d Este, c.1535. Found in the collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageIsabella Deste Collection: Isabella d'Este, Marchioness of Mantua

Isabella d'Este, Marchioness of Mantua
6266164 Isabella d'Este, Marchioness of Mantua; (add.info.: Isabella d'Este, 1474-1539, Marchioness of Mantua. Engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I after the painting by Titian)

Background imageIsabella Deste Collection: Isabella d'Este. Creator: Lucas Vorsterman

Isabella d'Este. Creator: Lucas Vorsterman
Isabella d'Este

Background imageIsabella Deste Collection: Gabinetto d'Isabella d'Este, Mantua, 1842. Creator: Joseph Nash

Gabinetto d'Isabella d'Este, Mantua, 1842. Creator: Joseph Nash
Gabinetto d'Isabella d'Este, Mantua, 1842. Studiolo of Isabella d'Este in the Ducal Palace in Mantua: private study in the Corte Vecchi apartments, designed by

Background imageIsabella Deste Collection: Portrait of the Marchesa Isabella d'Este, after Leonardo da Vinci, renaissance art

Portrait of the Marchesa Isabella d'Este, after Leonardo da Vinci, renaissance art
Vintage illustration Portrait of the Marchesa Isabella d'Este, after Leonardo da Vinci, renaissance art

Background imageIsabella Deste Collection: Portrait of Isabella d Este, 1620-30. Creator: Lucas Vorsterman

Portrait of Isabella d Este, 1620-30. Creator: Lucas Vorsterman
Portrait of Isabella d Este, 1620-30

Background imageIsabella Deste Collection: Galileo at the Court of Isabella, 1878 (oil on canvas) (for detail see 111599)

Galileo at the Court of Isabella, 1878 (oil on canvas) (for detail see 111599)
CH8172 Galileo at the Court of Isabella, 1878 (oil on canvas) (for detail see 111599) by Detti, Cesare-Auguste (1847-1914); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageIsabella Deste Collection: Allegory of Isabella d Estes Coronation (Court of Isabella d Este), c. 1505

Allegory of Isabella d Estes Coronation (Court of Isabella d Este), c. 1505. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageIsabella Deste Collection: Federico Gonzaga (1500-1540), 1510. Creator: Francesco Francia

Federico Gonzaga (1500-1540), 1510. Creator: Francesco Francia
Federico Gonzaga (1500-1540), 1510

Background imageIsabella Deste Collection: Portrait of Isabella d Este (1474-1539) in Red. After Titian, c. 1605. Creator: Rubens

Portrait of Isabella d Este (1474-1539) in Red. After Titian, c. 1605. Creator: Rubens
Portrait of Isabella d Este (1474-1539) in Red. After Titian, c. 1605. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageIsabella Deste Collection: Portrait of Isabella d Este, c. 1510. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci, (attributed)

Portrait of Isabella d Este, c. 1510. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci, (attributed)
Portrait of Isabella d Este, c. 1510

Background imageIsabella Deste Collection: Portrait of Isabella d Este, 1500 (1954). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci

Portrait of Isabella d Este, 1500 (1954). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Portrait of Isabella d Este, 1500 (1954). Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris. A print from Leonardo da Vinci by Ludwig H Heydenreich. (London, 1954)

Background imageIsabella Deste Collection: Mona Lisa, c. 1503-6 (oil on panel) (detail of 3179)

Mona Lisa, c. 1503-6 (oil on panel) (detail of 3179)
XIR291665 Mona Lisa, c.1503-6 (oil on panel) (detail of 3179) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); 77x53 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright


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Isabella d'Este (1474-1539): A Renaissance Patroness and Icon of Beauty Isabella d'Este, Marchesa of Mantua, was a prominent figure in the Italian Renaissance, renowned for her beauty, intelligence, and patronage of the arts. This captivating woman's image has been immortalized in numerous portraits, some of which bear the brushstrokes of legendary artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Titian. In the portrait from around 1535, Isabella's regal presence shines through, her enchanting smile and piercing gaze drawing the viewer in. The resemblance to Leonardo's Mona Lisa is striking, hinting at the master's influence. The portrait from the late 16th century, attributed to Rubens, showcases Isabella's vibrant red attire, reflecting her status and allure. Her earlier portraits, such as the one from around 1510 by Leonardo da Vinci, reveal her youthful charm and exquisite beauty. Isabella's court was a hub of artistic and intellectual activity. Galileo Galilei, the renowned astronomer, was among her esteemed guests. The allegory of her coronation, painted around 1505, symbolizes her power and influence. Federico Gonzaga, her husband, is depicted in a portrait from 1510 by Francesco Francia, emphasizing the strong bond between these two influential figures. The intricacies of Isabella's life and legacy continue to captivate us, making her a true icon of the Renaissance era.