Portrait of Louise of Savoy as Sibylla Agrippa

Jacques Daret’s Portrait of Louise of Savoy as Sibylla Agrippa, created around 1430, exemplifies the meticulous detail and refined technique characteristic of the Northern Renaissance. Daret, a prominent figure of this period, employs precise brushwork and a rich palette to capture both the nobility and symbolic representation inherent in this work. The painting merges the genre of portraiture with allegorical elements, depicting Louise of Savoy in the guise of the Sibyl Agrippa, blending individual likeness with classical iconography. This synthesis of realism and symbolism reflects the artist’s mastery within the early 15th-century artistic milieu.