Isabella D' Este
Queen Of The Renaissance
Background
~She was born On May 18, 1474
~Her family ruled Ferrara and Modena
~Isabella d'Este Died In 1539
~She attended The Dinner Party
The Dinner Party
Statue Of Isabella d'Este
Achievements
~She was a Skilled negotiator and keenly aware of political motives
~A patron of the arts and music
~Titian, Andrea Mantegna, Raphael, And Leonardo Da Vinci drew a famous portrait of her
~Was one of the few women that broke the chain that bound her to social rules of the day and made a name for themselves
Patron~Someone Who supports the Arts
Impact On Today
~Made Mantua an important city
~She was painted by many famous artists
Interesting Facts
~Since she displayed many talents her cousin called her La Prima Donna del Mondo (First Lady of the World)
~Married Prince Francesco Gonzaga
~She married him at age 16
~Her husband was captured by the french
~Titian Painted 2 Portraits of her
~She was known as Queen Of the Renaissance
Project Citation
Works Cited
"Isabella D'Este." Brooklyn Museum. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2014. <http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/eascfa/dinner_party/place_settings/isabella_d_este.php>.
Sackler, Elizabeth A. "The Dinner Party." Brooklyn Museum. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Mar. 2014. <http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/eascfa/dinner_party/place_settings/isabella_d_este.php>.
Streissguth, Tom. "Isabella D' Este." The Renaissance. Detroit: Gale, 2008. N. pag. Print.
Titian. "Portrait of Isabella D' Este." Brooklyn Museum. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Mar. 2014. <http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/eascfa/dinner_party/place_settings/image.php?i=23&image=536&b=bio>.
Walsh, Brian. "Isabella D' Este." Calliope. May/Jun94, Vol. 4 Issue 5, p16. 4p. 5 Black and White Photographs. N.p.: n.p., n.d. N. pag. EBSCOhost. Web. 28 Feb. 2014. <http://web.b.ebscohost.com/src/detail?vid=3&sid=101bde14-33b8-4aa9-8702-825c2befded1%40sessionmgr112&hid=103&bdata=JnNpdGU9c3JjLWxpdmU%3d#db=mih&AN=9407061799>.