Isabeau de Savoie, Comtesse du Bouchage

Hi everyone, my name is Isabella! Today, we're going to look at a painting of a very important lady. Her name is Isabeau, and she was a countess. Do you know what a countess is? It's like a princess, but even fancier! nn nn Look at Isabeau's dress. It's black and white, and it looks very expensive, doesn't it? People in those days dressed up in their fanciest clothes to have their portraits painted. What do you think she would have worn every day? nn nn The painter used a special technique called chiaroscuro. That's a big word, isn't it? It means he used light and shadow to make Isabeau look like she's popping right out of the painting! Can you see how the light shines on her face? nn nn We don't know exactly when this painting was made, but it was a long, long time ago during a time called the Renaissance. That's when artists loved to paint portraits of important people. What do you think Isabeau is thinking in this painting? nn nn Even though this painting is small, it tells us a lot about Isabeau and the time she lived in. It's like a little window into the past! I hope you enjoyed learning about this amazing artwork with me today. Now, let's go see what other treasures we can find in the museum!