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)
xansplace
cool scene, and a wauw(!) dress..;)
jarmila
everything is beautiful here,,excellent job
KarmaSong
From reading your narrative and observing this fantastic and gorgeous scene, I can sense the passion and investment within you. Excellent work in every way.
carlx
Fantastic characters and scene!!!
ironsoul
Duke looks very impatient! Great scene.
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent pose and outfits.
erlandpil
nice work erland
Magick_Lady
excellent , love the scene :))))))))))))))))))
npauling
A wonderful image and a great story to go with it. I love her beautiful gown it looks so detailed and his outfit looks great too. Excellent work.
castro2007
Awesome scene here, 20+
jocko500
very wonderful
tennesseecowgirl
Beautifully done!!
mootech
Elegant, well done !
wilhelm2
Excellent work!
fu-minn
Absolutely gorgeous...!! Very elegant and beautiful couple! Amazing work!!!
duo
WOW! Very historical! Well reconstructed, bravo! Ma sei italiano allora!!! L'ho capito solo ora! :)
LadyAlys
I would love to see this image redone with a little more action between the two charcters. To go with the story. A woman of her stature would not be at an audience without an escort. He should be escorting her to the courtyard, not just standing there. Otherwise, this is beautiful. The textures and lighting are great.
SteamZone
Whoa, Marco: From Planet Altazan to Italian Baroque -- I'm getting time travel whiplash here! Fabulous render with your usual exquisite attention to detail!
anitalee
Excellent
minos_6
Superb!
paul_gormley
very opulent, love the expressions of satisfied, but subtly thwarted, arrogane
Cyberik
Very "baroque" render, my dear Alessimarco ! A "Duchesse" like we had in France, in Louis XIV's period ! :p The clothes are beautiful, and the setting is really appropriated... like the characters pose ! Very well done ! :)
jenny_c
What an excellent work!!! Beautiful lighting, shadows and shading, not to mention the color scheme.
aerrynn
Maybe Signore Casanova can take caro oft the Duchessa...= ;) A wonderful image!
Dreamingbee
fantastic characters and scene !
tofi
A beautiful piece! The narrative is most pleasurable to read! I love the way you have written this piece... so many questions and possible answers, yet nothing is for certain. Great characters with charming expressions. The colours here are absolutely fantastic, and I do admire the setting in your composition! It creates a fabulous atmosphere and mood!
adorety
Wonderful. Great render and backstory. Quite the couple.
DanB-Creations
A very beautiful work! 5/5
matradin
detailed, clear and crisped render. and beautiful scene setup too.
Leilana
So gorgeous and cute!!!