The Power of Association: A Study in the Legitimization of Bianca Cappello through Medici Matriarchal Portraiture.

Autor: Holian, Heather L. Sale
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Zdroj: Renaissance Papers; 2006, p13-41, 29p
Abstrakt: The article presents a study which dealt with the legitimization of Bianca Cappello as Grand Duchess of Tuscany, Italy, from 1548-1587. The author claims that Cappello enjoyed the wealth, protection as well as social status akin to a member of the grand ducal household. The author adds that being affiliated with the royal family caused scandal and domestic problems for her lover Francesco I de' Medici.
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