Ludovico Sforza Collection

Portrait of Cecilia Gallerani, Lady with an Ermine, c1490. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Portrait of Cecilia Gallerani, Lady with an Ermine, c1490. Cecilia Gallerani was an influential mistress of the ruler of Milan, Ludovico Sforza

Leonardo da Vinci collaborating on the construction of Milan Catherdal under the orders of Ludovico Sforza (chromolitho)
2782718 Leonardo da Vinci collaborating on the construction of Milan Catherdal under the orders of Ludovico Sforza (chromolitho) by European School

Chateau de Loches (chromolitho)
724745 Chateau de Loches (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chateau de Loches)

Coronation of the Virgin Mary with God and the Holy Spirit between Francesco
3496280 Coronation of the Virgin Mary with God and the Holy Spirit between Francesco and Ludovico Sforza, 1500-1522 (fresco) by Ambrogio da Fossano (Il Bergognone) (c.1460-1523); Certosa di Pavia

Coronation of the Virgin Mary with God and the Holy Spirit between Francesco
3496304 Coronation of the Virgin Mary with God and the Holy Spirit between Francesco and Ludovico Sforza, 1500-1522 (fresco) by Ambrogio da Fossano (Il Bergognone) (c.1460-1523); Certosa di Pavia

Ludovico il Moro visiting Leonardo da Vinci in the Refectory of the Santa Maria delle Grazie Convent, Mid of the 19th Century. Private Collection

Lucrezia Crivelli, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Lucrezia Crivelli, (1933). Portrait of Lucrezia Crivelli, (1452-1508) mistress of Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan. From " Gestalten Der Weltgeschichte"

Drawing of a walking horse, c1472-c1519 (1883). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Drawing of a walking horse, c1472-c1519 (1883). Probably a study for the Sforza Monument. From The Literary Works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Vol. II by Jean Paul Richter, PH. DR

Study for the Sforza Monument, c1482-c1499 (1883). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Study for the Sforza Monument, c1482-c1499 (1883). Drawn in charcoal, pen and Indian ink. From The Literary Works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Vol. II by Jean Paul Richter, PH. DR

Study for the Sforza Monument, c1482-c1499 (1883). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Study for the Sforza Monument, c1482-c1499 (1883). Silverpoint on bluish tinted paper. From The Literary Works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Vol. II by Jean Paul Richter, PH. DR

Two preparatory studies for the Sforza Monument, c1482-c1499 (1883). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Two preparatory studies for the Sforza Monument, c1482-c1499 (1883). One drawn with a pen, the other in silverpoint on bluish tinted paper. From The Literary Works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Vol

Text page with portraits of Francesco Sforza, 1490. Page with illuminated border in arabesque with portraits of Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan, and Lodovico Sforza

Beatrice d Este, also known as Beatrice d Este-Sforza, 1475 - 1497. Duchess of Bari and Milan by marriage to Ludovico Sforza. After a painting by Milanese artist Giovanni Ambrogio de Predis

Renaissance Art in Italy: Leonardo da Vinci, (c1900). Da Vinci (1452-1519) showing his fresco of The Last Supper to Ludovico Sforza (The Moor) duke of Milan

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"Ludovico Sforza: A Renaissance Patron and Collaborator" Ludovico Sforza, also known as Ludovico il Moro, was a prominent figure in the Italian Renaissance. As a powerful ruler of Milan, he played a significant role in supporting and commissioning some of Leonardo da Vinci's most iconic works. One such masterpiece is the "Portrait of Cecilia Gallerani, " commonly referred to as "Lady with an Ermine. " Painted around 1490 by da Vinci, this captivating portrait showcases Ludovico's mistress with an ermine, symbolizing her purity and grace. Another notable collaboration between Ludovico and da Vinci was the commission for the renowned fresco painting "Last Supper. " In this historic moment captured by art history, we can imagine Ludovico discussing his vision with Leonardo while receiving the commission at his court. Not limited to paintings alone, their partnership extended to architectural endeavors as well. Under Ludovico's orders, da Vinci contributed to the construction of Milan Cathedral. A chromolithograph depicts them working together on this grand project that still stands today as one of Italy's most magnificent cathedrals. Beyond Milan's borders, Ludovico ventured into France where he visited Leonardo in Chateau de Loches. This encounter further solidified their bond and allowed for artistic exchange between two great minds. Religious themes were not absent from their collaborations either. The "Coronation of the Virgin Mary" portrays God and Holy Spirit flanked by Francesco Sforza kneeling before them—a testament to both religious devotion and political power intertwined during that era. In another scene captured through time in a chromolithograph print titled "Ludovico il Moro visiting Leonardo da Vinci, " we witness Ludovico observing Leonardo's work within Santa Maria delle Grazie Refectory—an intimate glimpse into their creative process. While much focus lies on these collaborative efforts, Ludovico's personal life is also of interest.