Isabella d'Este

Isabella d'Este (1474–1539) was a powerful and influential Italian noblewoman of the Renaissance, known as a leading art patron and political strategist. She was the Marchioness of Mantua and used her wealth and influence to support artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Titian, fostering the cultural flourishing of her court. Isabella was also skilled in diplomacy, managing political alliances and advising her husband. Her intelligence, taste, and dedication to arts and politics made her one of the most prominent and admired women of her time, shaping the cultural landscape of Italy during the Renaissance.