While 21st century viewers may collectively applaud Caravaggio’s innovative interpretation of religious scenes, Caravaggio’s own 17th century audience was clearly less unanimous.
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As wife to the Duke of Gonzaga, Isabella used her rank and gender in order to participate in the male dominated activity of patronage.
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In 1248, King Louis IX of France left for the Crusades knowing that his position as the ‘most Christian’ king was manifested in Sainte Chapelle.
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Imagine in 1510 that Agostino Chigi, the richest man in Europe, has invited you to enter his unique suburban dwelling known today as the Villa Farnesina.
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