La Duchessa by alessimarco
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The continuing story of Testarossa, Duke of Galeassi:
Alessandra Lucrezia dei Leoni, la Duchessa Galeassi, comes from a family of nobility that is said to stretch all the way back to the ancient Julio-Claudian line of Roman patricians. Her family historically has held great influence in the kingdom, and she grew up at court. A woman not only of beauty, but also of considerable intelligence, wealth, and influence, she is currently married to Lorenzo Bartolommeo Giovanecchi, the Duke of Galeassi, more commonly know to us as "Testarossa."
Alessandra's marriage to Testarossa was an arranged one of political expediency...one powerful lord's daughter married to another potentate to consolidate power and influence in the region...and love was never a part of that equation. Nevertheless, the Duke and Duchess have acquired a healthy respect for each other's ambition, cleverness, and cunning in matters both political and personal. Together they are more wealthy and powerful than they would be apart, and this is the tenuous glue that holds their marriage together.
While she knows that Testarossa is having an affair with the Contessa Bellaventura, Alessandra also knows that Testarossa is unaware of her knowledge. She holds this card in her portfolio for a time when it may be needed....she has her own designs, which for now are aligned with those of her husband the Duke, but for the future, who knows. Besides, it is a secret delight to her that Testarossa is totally ignorant of her personal (and sometimes amorous) affairs. Or is he?...the thought sometimes worries her.
Today we find the Duke and Duchess Galeassi at the royal court for the morning audience. They have entered the palace through the Great Entrance, and now await the royal entourage in the Hall of Light.
Testarossa hates these visits to court primarily because Alessandra is in her element and can outmaneuver him here as easily as he could best her on a battlefield. He also detests the fact that he must dress up ...and worst of all...wear a wig! Though he cannot forgo the formality of the wig at court, Testarossa adds a bit of bold defiance by refusing the usual formal powdered coif in favor of a wig fashioned in the bright color of his own red hair.
As for La Duchessa, she couldn't be happier in her court dress and powdered wig, resplendent with makeup and jewels....and her husband at her heel....(to be continued)
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Thanks for looking and for your wonderful comments! I appreciate them so much! If you missed the last episode in the Testarossa saga, here is the link for "Tramonte alla Fontana":
Thank you all so much also for putting my last image at the top of the art charts! Your support and encouragement are what keep me rendering! "Love is Intergalactic" (Contains Nudity):
Thank you all so much also for putting my last image at the top of the art charts! Your support and encouragement are what keep me rendering! "Love is Intergalactic" (Contains Nudity):
Comments (213)
velasco
Magnificos personajes y escena
claude19
Great style, High Class, excellent storyline....and TALENT !!!
ZanderXL
Hey! I recognise that dude. It's YOU! Well... your Avatar, anyway. :) Great story and image. Very regal.
faroutsider
I'm not surprised those fashions died out - imagine having to get into that rig every day (maybe more than once a day if you had multiple engagements...) Very cool image.
mininessie Online Now!
stunning scene!
Imaginatos
NICE work ! :)
farmerC
Exellente creation.
kelvinhughes
most excellent well done fantastic image my friend
UteBigSmile
Wonderful looking image, it’s very well done, have a great day!
njb2000
Wonderful elegant couple!
Ash888
Good to see another one of these :-) You seem to have a hand for that baroc style!
nefertiabet
Wonderful scene and presentation!!! Great render and interessting history !!!
A_Sunbeam
Great characters and clothes!
vitachick
Always loved those victoria dresses and hairstyles. Wonder how they cleaned them?? Beautiful image!
RodolfoCiminelli
Una scena spettacolare e fantastica il mio amico Marco, gli abiti sono di incredibile bellezza e creatività, un ambiente magnifico......!!! Complimento......!!! #:O)
flaviok
Trabalho e texto magnificos meu amigo, excelente trabalho, aplausos (5)
Flenser
Beautiful stylish scene and a wonderful story.
vintorix
How long does it take them to get dressed like that? The staircase is magnificent and the couple fits in perfectly in a consistent color scheme!
uncollared
love the look on her face. well done job
Poserfanatic
Nice work!
felinx
Beautiful image and work :)
biglovepose
gorgeous work!
watchman2005
Great looking costumes, excellent scene!!
galung
very very interesting render
FaeMoon
Wow, spot on, my friend! Perfect for the period and just so lush and real! I really love how you portray Testarossa with his bit of defiance in the red wig - a definite mark of his originality. Beautiful job on the Duchess, too!
mickeyrony
Ho ho. The Duchess with her great Duke. It makes me laugh a little .... But hey it's like your avatar. Me, I see myself in those days. Still a work premium. Many thanks ((5 + +)) Ho ho .La Duchesse avec son grand Duc. Cela me fait rire un petit peu .... Mais bon c'est comme ton avatar .Moi je me verrait bien dans ces temps là . Toujours un travail haut de gamme . Mille mercis((5++))
flavia49
wonderful render!
Rinil
Beautiful scene full of history, as always, very evocative.
missblue
WOnderful work Marco !!
Bossie_Boots
Excellent scene nice period piece !!