Dear Isabella,
Thank you for allowing me to paint your portrait. While painting you, you showed that you have a vast amount of knowledge in the arts. You have a knowledge that is greatly underestimated. I hope that you continue to invite other patorns of the arts to your home. For you are truly a women of great knowlegde. Thank you again,
Leonardo Da Vinci
Leonardo,
I feel grateful that you found my house and myself in this way. I could not have learned all of this, but from my amazing teachers and education. I have only learned all that I have from people like you and wish to show you my graditude. Your work continues to be a growing success and I wish you the best of luck. Best of wishes,
Isabella
Isabella,
I would like to thank you for hosting me and my family during our stay. Your house seems to be in perfect and wonderful condition. Your vast knowledge not only helped educate me son, but you also helped to teach my daughter,more than just traditional housework. She in turn is teaching her friends and peers. You continue to astound me with all that you can do, from running Mantua, to becoming Regent in place of your son. You are truly a blessing to me and my family.
Betrice
Isabella,
During my stay in your wonderful kingdom,I came upon some very intersting ideas that you presented to me. You taught me the importance of literature, (through your poetry), the love of arts and music, (through your vast library of music and portraits), and your common knowledge of the world. You are truly a role model to us all and who I consider as the " First lady of the Renaissance"
Niccolo
Isabella,
My time in your lovely home was all too short. You were a most generous host to us all and I see that over time your knowledge only seems to benifit you. When your father hired me to tutor you, I only saw the uselessnes of this endevor, but I see that you have embraced it all and that you use it to it's full extent. You have become a patorn in the arts and seem to have brokent the traditional mold for a women. You will continue to amaze the rest of the world, but none more that I. Your old Tutor
Battista Guarino
Isabella,
Living in your beautiful kingdom has not only helped me understand my self, but the world around me. You have been an inspirtaion for us all. We are very blessed to have you as a ruler. With the opening of several public schools, many are able to get and education for the first time. You have helped many realize their dream outside of small labor. Your grateful subjects.
Isabella,
Thank you my dearest for watching over our kingdom, while I am away. I have heard on ly good reports from my contacts, and see that the community seems to blossom under your care. You are a vision of the future to all of our subjects and want to thank you for your hard and tender care.
Franceso Gonzaga
Isabella,
With your charming ways and impressive features I have come to see the real you. You not only succeed at running a kingdom, but other fields that many thought a women could never cross. With this painting I can only hope to show other parts of the world your image in hope that they may inspire others throughout the world.
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Screen Name: First Lady of the Renaissance
Mood: Jubilant
About Me
- Isabella D' Este
- Hometown: Ferra, Italy Gender: Female Religion: Christian Zodiac Sign: Rat Marital Status: Married, To Franceso Gonzaga Occupation: Marchioness of Mantua I am a very determined woman who wanted to change the way the govt. ran! :)
Income.
Over the course of my life I made thousands of dollars. Becoming a Marchioness of Mantua not only gives you the power to rule, but all of the perks as well. I profited from the properties on my land, taxes, mills and shops, art collections and trade.
♪ Music I like! ♪
Throughout my entire life, music has always been a huge part of who I am. I enjoy listening to choral and organ music, as well instrumental music. Being a patorn of the fine arts I embraced all types of fine arts.
My Favortie Song: Ricercar II
This piece was writte by Girolamo Cavazzon, who was a famous composer. He also lived in Mantua where we first met.
Being world famous I felt a sort of pride that such a remarkable man came from my kingdom.
Being world famous I felt a sort of pride that such a remarkable man came from my kingdom.
Plays I like!
With life in Mantua life became somewhat boring. Until I found a new hobby. The preforming arts. Over time I came to find that my favorite play was The Marescalco This play was set in Mantua and the plot was one of mystery and everyday life!
Books
Some of my favortie books are : Greek philosophy, Latin classics(Ovid, Pliny), Chivalric romances, Books of music, Theatrical comedies, Religious sermons, Saints Lives, Biographies, and Prophecies.
Heros and Who I'd like to meet
Marchetto Cara, and Bartolmoe Tromboncino. Marchetto Cara is a famous composer, lutist, and singer. He also remained in Mantua throughout his life. Bartolomoe Tromboncino is another famous composer who was well-respected at the time.
I have always respected and admired the famous painter Leonardo Da Vinci. After painting my portairt, his work continued to inspire me, and helped me understand myself, and the work I continue to do.
I have always respected and admired the famous painter Leonardo Da Vinci. After painting my portairt, his work continued to inspire me, and helped me understand myself, and the work I continue to do.
Comments!
From Elizabetta: Hey Isabella thanks for all of the poetry and books. I have began to read it and find it absoultly inspiring. Your work seems to bring me into a new world and now i have started writing.
From Lenora:
You continue to amaze me! You are never satisfied with nothing. You continue to explore the world of education, and one that many thought only men should explore. I thank you for everthing you have taught me and hope that you continue to help those in your area.
From Leonardo: Isabella after painting your portrait the other day I have have to realize the impact that you have made on my work. I am honored to paint such an adventurous person. Your skills as a painter are incrediable for a women. You should continue to follow this road in order show the world what women are really made of.
From Beatrice: Sister, I have heard of your work from the many places I have traveled. I am simply amazed at what you can actually do to help yourself, and those around you. You are said to be a patorn to the music and arts, and I feel a sense of pride when ever I hear of my sister in such a manner. I will look foward to hearing good things from you!
From Lenora:
You continue to amaze me! You are never satisfied with nothing. You continue to explore the world of education, and one that many thought only men should explore. I thank you for everthing you have taught me and hope that you continue to help those in your area.
From Leonardo: Isabella after painting your portrait the other day I have have to realize the impact that you have made on my work. I am honored to paint such an adventurous person. Your skills as a painter are incrediable for a women. You should continue to follow this road in order show the world what women are really made of.
From Beatrice: Sister, I have heard of your work from the many places I have traveled. I am simply amazed at what you can actually do to help yourself, and those around you. You are said to be a patorn to the music and arts, and I feel a sense of pride when ever I hear of my sister in such a manner. I will look foward to hearing good things from you!
Education
Throughout my childhood and even my younger adulthood I accumlated thousands of books and texts, while countially bettering my education. I became a patorn of art and music, began to write poetry, and obtained a humanistic education and a classical education.
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