Detail of Louise of Savoy & Court

The Triumph of Fortitude and Prudence. Illustration to Chapter Two of the treatise On Prudence. Illuminated by unknown artist. F. 9r: French 1522-25.

This was the only detail from the main image that appeared to be based on real people, and is less likely to be allegorical or narrative. However, other than Louise of Savoy herself (wearing the brocade gown on the left), it is unclear how historically accurate the other ladies of her court might be. Use this image with caution.

Image from the book Western European Illuminated Manuscripts 8th to 16th Centuries by Tamara Voronova and Andrei Sterligov (2003). Image #250, Page #179. Confidential Concepts. ISBN 1904310478.