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Maryanne Shanahan's avatar

So very interesting, Mary Jane. Thank you!

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Gillian Longworth McGuire's avatar

I have always wanted to visit Caprarola! I must try to make it down to Rome before that exhibition closes. Thank you for the reminder.

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Mary  Jane  Cryan's avatar

let me know when you are coming.... its not far from Vetralla so come have lunch too

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David Gemeinhardt's avatar

Fascinating. Fortunately, there's no lack of portraits of the very last of the Farnese, Elisabetta, better known as Isabel de Farnesio, Queen of Spain as the consort of Felipe V.

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Mary  Jane  Cryan's avatar

well, she had a better reputation!

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Mary  Jane  Cryan's avatar

well, she had a better reputation!

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Editor Liguria Letters's avatar

Grazie Mary Jane, davvero molto interessante. Love your research, thanks for sharing, un saluto cordiale, Louise.

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Life Lived Italian's avatar

This is fascinating-- I have to know more about Ortensia. I'm diving into Etruria and anything else I can find on her. What a story!

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Etta Madden's avatar

I love your detailed histories, Mary Jane! I hope to look at the video later. The research you have done is important and fascinating. I especially love the recovery of these women! Thanks for taking time to make your rich research public.

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