Beyoncé Embodies Lady Godiva in New Renaissance Album Art

Renaissance—or, at least, “act one”—on July 29, Beyoncé has shared the first look at her album art. The artwork features a mostly-naked Beyoncé embodying the image of Lady Godiva on a celestial CGI horse.“Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world,” Beyoncé wrote in the caption on June 30. “It allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a time when little else was moving.

My intention was to create a safe place, a place without judgment. A place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking. A place to scream, release, feel freedom.

It was a beautiful journey of exploration. I hope you find joy in this music. I hope it inspires you to release the wiggle.

Ha! And to feel as unique, strong, and sexy as you are.”This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Beyonce first announced Renaissance on June 16 on Instagram and in a cover interview with . The profile describes her new music as a “wall of sound” with “soaring vocals and fierce beats.”“I want to get up and start throwing moves. It’s music I love to my core,”  British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful writes of the album.

“Music that makes you rise, that turns your mind to cultures and subcultures, to our people past and present, music that will unite so many on the dance floor, music that touches your soul.”More from GlamourSee More Stories© 2022 Condé Nast. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our and and Glamour may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.