Musicians from northern Europe who worked at Ferrara during his reign included Antoine Brumel and Adrian Willaert the latter of whom was to become the founder of the Venetian School something which could not have happened without Alfonsos patronage. Portraits of composers such as this once of Jacob Obrecht suggest what new attitude of the time. Alfonso Ii D Este Ercule II DEste Duke of Ferrara is most famous for his work in the arts. . Born Josquin Lebloitte was a French composer of high Renaissance music. To create the melody he used. Daughter of Giovanni Battista architect to Alphonso II dEste duke of Ferrara. 1549-1621 Maestro di Cappella head of all the Musical establishments Musiche of His Highness public as well as private domestic and secret and Frescobaldis teacher Luzzasco Luzzaschi ca. 1450-1521 Franco-Flemish Most influential composer of his time Probably born in northern France Served in the chapel of the duke ...