Laura (Laura de Noves)

Laura da Noves was a 14th-century noblewoman from France, renowned as the muse of the Italian poet Francesco Petrarch. Petrarch became famously inspired by her, dedicating many sonnets to her, which helped define the Western concept of poetic love. Although little is known about her personal life, her enduring legacy lies in her influence on Renaissance poetry and the romantic ideal of noble, unfulfilled love. Laura’s story exemplifies how individual admiration can inspire artistic expression that resonates across generations.