LAURA DE NOVES

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LAURA DE NOVES

LAURA DE NOVES or DE SADE beloved by the Italian poet Petrarch : an unfortunate victim of the Black Death (bubonic plague). Date: 1308 - 1348

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1308 1348 Beloved Bubonic Laura Noves Petrarch Plague Sade Unfortunate Victim

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This haunting print captures the beauty and tragedy of Laura de Noves, the beloved muse of Italian poet Petrarch. Born in 1308, Laura's life was cut short by the devastating Black Death (bubonic plague) that swept through Europe in the mid-14th century. Despite her untimely demise in 1348, Laura's legacy lived on through Petrarch's immortal sonnets and writings dedicated to her. Her ethereal presence and captivating spirit inspired some of the most iconic love poetry in history, cementing her place as a symbol of unattainable beauty and lost love. In this image, Laura de Noves is depicted with a serene expression, her eyes filled with melancholy wisdom. The delicate features of her face are framed by cascading waves of hair, adding to her timeless allure. As we gaze upon this portrait, we are reminded of the fragility of life and the enduring power of art to transcend time and space. Laura de Noves may have been a victim of a devastating pandemic, but she lives on through Petrarch's words and this poignant photograph that captures her essence for generations to come. Through this image, we pay tribute to an extraordinary woman whose tragic fate only served to elevate her legend as one of history's most enigmatic figures.

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