Picardi, Fay
Simonetta
- ISBN 13:
- 9781514758984
- author:
- Picardi, Fay
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 262
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.3 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Discover the captivating story behind Botticelli's iconic painting Birth of Venus. For centuries, her image has been recognized but few know her personal story. Poet and author Fay Picardi sheds light on the life of this fascinating woman, whose liaisons with the Medici family caused a sensation in 15th-century Italy.
Through meticulous research, Picardi reveals the intrigue surrounding Simonetta's relationships with Lorenzo de' Medici and other powerful figures of the time. This narrative portrait not only explores her personal story but also transports readers to Florence during the Italian Renaissance.
With a wealth of detail, Picardi brings Simonetta's captivating narrative to life, making it feel as though you are inhabiting 15th-century Italy alongside her. Read this book to uncover the secrets and scandals that have endured for centuries.