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Renaissance portrait of a woman presumed to be Vannozza de Cattanei in a green and gold dress, seated against a dark background with red drapery. Calm expression.

Renaissance portrait of a woman presumed to be Vannozza de Cattanei in a green and gold dress, seated against a dark background with red drapery. Calm expression.

Vannozza dei Cattanei, the Borgia Matriarch

Vannozza dei Cattanei was one of the most influential women of the Italian Renaissance because of her close ties to the Borgias

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Feb 242 min read

Presumed portrait of Caterina Sforza in a blue dress holds a vase with greenery. She sits before a red curtain, with a landscape of trees and water visible outside.

Presumed portrait of Caterina Sforza in a blue dress holds a vase with greenery. She sits before a red curtain, with a landscape of trees and water visible outside.

Caterina Sforza, The Lioness of Forlì

Caterina Sforza was a formidable figure of the Italian Renaissance, known for her intelligence, political acumen, and unwavering resilience.

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Feb 242 min read

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