A Renaissance knight, gleaming in armor, flanked by pages in velvet—Paris Bordon’s portrait explores how masculinity, power, and fashion were performed through steel and silk in the courts of 16th-century Europe.

Modest, composed, and quietly defiant. Leonardo’s portrait of Ginevra de’ Benci is more than art—it’s a coded message. Discover how fashion, symbolism, and silence reveal the story of a Renaissance rebel.

Raphael’s Young Woman with Unicorn (c. 1505) is a masterful blend of fashion, symbolism, and status. From the luxurious velvet gown to the delicate pearl necklace, every detail in this portrait speaks volumes about the virtues and aspirations of Renaissance women. Explore how fashion tells the hidden story of power, virtue, and nobility in this iconic work.