Sibilla Klevka biography

Sibille was born in the year in Dusseldorf. The mother of the girls, the Duchess of Maria, was a furious Catholic and raised children in the Spartan atmosphere. The main thing was the religious education of daughters. They were taught only to read, write and needlework. A portrait of Sibille for the groom came to write a court artist of the Duke Lucas Kranov Senior.

The famous artist was struck by the beauty of the bride and wrote a wonderful portrait. Sibille was considered a beauty: a gentle face, almond -shaped eyes and a waterfall of red hair. The Duke Johann was delighted with the portrait of the bride. And in the year a luxurious wedding took place. The Duke was 9 years older than the bride. He was perfectly educated, possessed a kind, but hot -tempered disposition.

At the first meeting, the couple fell in love with each other. So the political union turned into a happy marriage. Sibilla helped her husband in everything, shone at feasts and knightly tournaments. They lived in peace and harmony.

They had 4 sons. Lucas Cranes Senior "St. Helena with a cross", thin. Lucas Kranov Senior "Judith with the head of Olofern" is thin. Lucas Kranov senior and the artist Krana continued to draw Sibille and come up with exquisite outfits for her. The duchess was the legislator of the mod, all the ladies at the court were imitated. Sibilla became a muse and a favorite model of the artist.

In every female image in Kranach’s paintings there are her typical features: a thin figure, crafty fox face, slanting eyes and waves of red hair. For many years, the image of Sibille has become an example of ideal beauty for all German artists. The Duke of Johann was seriously wounded in the battle and was captured by Emperor Karl in the year. He stayed in captivity for five years, and Sibille was waiting for him.

Over the years, they exchanged hundreds of love letters, from which it was evident how the couple were devoted to each other. Lucas Cranes the Younger "Sibilla Klevskaya with the eldest son", thin. Lucas Krana Senior Lucas Krana came to imprisonment to Johann to support the duke, and remained captive with him for 2 years. The artist gave Emperor Karl his picture Judith with a chopped head.

In this head, the features of the Duke of Johann were easily guessed. After such a gift, Karl softened and decided not to execute the duke. In the year, Johann returned home and reunited with his beloved Sibilla. The happiness of the spouses knew no bounds. Krana remained to live in Saxony next to the dukes until his death in the year. As in an old fairy tale: loving spouses even died one after another.

Sibilla died in the year, and Johann died two weeks after his wife. He could not live without her. With you, Marina Berezina, subscribe to my channel! Thank you for the likes.