La Duchessa by alessimarco

DAZ|Studio • Fantasy • posted on Feb 21, 2011

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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) Please ZOOM to see the very nice details! 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):

Comments (213)

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MarciaGomes

2:57PM | Tue, 01 March 2011

LUXUOSA OBRA MEU AMIGO,INCRIVEIS PERSONAGENS AS ROUPAS SÃO MUITO ELEGANTES, INCRIVEL COMPOSIÇÃO.+++++++++++5 MARAVILHOSA HISTÓRIA

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slaudi

4:20PM | Tue, 01 March 2011

nice picture so well done.

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Minaya

4:36PM | Tue, 01 March 2011

Beautiful work, wonderful dresses. Like the background too!

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esha

9:26AM | Wed, 02 March 2011

I love to see my clothes in somebody else's renders! :) Lovely pic!

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rajib

10:40AM | Wed, 02 March 2011

Enjoyed the story as much as the render =) ! Impressive !

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toyyaris

12:09PM | Wed, 02 March 2011

very beautiful scene hugs

perlk

8:47PM | Thu, 03 March 2011

Awesome image and wonderful story!

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ragouc

12:25AM | Fri, 04 March 2011

Very good characters and outfits.

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jclP

5:22AM | Fri, 04 March 2011

excellent image!& outfit

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Josel007

3:13PM | Fri, 04 March 2011

Impressive work... wow!!!

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genesn

8:56PM | Fri, 04 March 2011

Exceptional work as usual...and great story!! love the details in the textures...just beautiful!!

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SyberianFrost

10:48PM | Fri, 04 March 2011

Wonderful work

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RoguePilot

10:02AM | Sat, 05 March 2011

Nice work, I can see how bored he is already, and her focused expression is a little disconcerting. Good character work as always.

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RachealMarie

10:19AM | Sun, 06 March 2011

Very beautiful, love the Duchessa especially. She is beautiful. It's nice to see an extravagant victorian scene.

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pdragonx

11:33AM | Sun, 06 March 2011

Great work!

Leander2010

4:30PM | Sun, 06 March 2011

Ha ha! You bought these costumes too :-) So pleased to see another episode in the saga of Testarossa. It sounds like he's met his match in his wife; what a woman! I love the wigs - and Testarossa's expression of impatience is spot-on. Great stuff Marco!

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Raddar

11:12PM | Sun, 06 March 2011

The level of detail in this one blows me away. Gorgeous work.

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fluffykatt

11:43PM | Sun, 06 March 2011

Beautiful scene, excellent work

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averroes

5:01PM | Mon, 07 March 2011

Great render !!

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schonee

6:09AM | Wed, 09 March 2011

Beautiful characters and Super work! Have a great day!

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moogster

4:40PM | Thu, 10 March 2011

Lovely scene portrait! Your eye for detail can't be beat.

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Marinette

4:44PM | Thu, 10 March 2011

AWESOME!!! :)

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Tracesl

12:02AM | Fri, 11 March 2011

excellent

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Vethril

2:16PM | Fri, 11 March 2011

Whew...how do you get so much detail without Poser crashing? LOL! What excellent work! The gown, exquisite, her jewelry is suburb, and the hair...just perfect. His outfit is so precise and well done. Amazing image. I am green with envy here. LOL! The detail, figures, looks, the whole scene is just beautifully done. Amazing work! =)

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