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Giulia Farnese (Italian pronunciation: [ˈdʒuːlja farˈneːze,-eːse]; 1474 – 23 March 1524) was an Italian noblewoman, a mistress to Pope Alexander VI, and the sister of Pope Paul III. Known as Giulia la bella ( Italian for 'Julia the beautiful'), she was a member of the noble Farnese family, who were prominent leaders in the Italian ...
The story of the marriage of Giulia Farnese which took place in Palazzo Sforza Cesarini. Drawn from the book “Giulia Farnese, a woman slave of her own beauty” by Carlo Fornari, Silvia Editore, Parma, 1995, pages 62-63.
Nov 19, 2014 · Giulia Farnese was also known as Giulia la Bella (Giulia the beautiful) and was described by poets and writers as “most lovely to behold” or a woman with “dark coloring, black eyes, round face and a particular ardor”.
Giulia Farnese (Italian pronunciation: [ˈdʒuːlja farˈneːze, -eːse]; 1474 – 23 March 1524) was an Italian noblewoman, a mistress to Pope Alexander VI, and the sister of Pope Paul III.
Aug 11, 2017 · Pinturicchio, Painter of the Borgias: The Mystery of Giulia Farnese Revealed is only on until 10 September 2017! Below is a selection of the works on display. All images provided courtesy of Roma Capitale - Sovrintendenza Capitolina ai Beni Culturali-Assesorato alla Crescita Culturale.
His daughter, Giulia, who was a mistress of Pope Alexander VI, further expanded the Roman fortunes of her family by persuading the Pope to bestow on her brother Alessandro the title of cardinal. Under Alexander's successor, Pope Julius II, he became governor of the Marca Anconetana and, in 1534, he was elected as pope and took the name of Paul III.
The myth of Giulia and the promotion of the 21st century. The almost mythical figure of Giulia Farnese, sister of one Pope and girlfriend of another, suffered a historical injustice at the hands of her own brother, Pope Paul III.
Jul 20, 2007 · While it was common for artists to weave pontiffs and cardinals into their religious paintings, Alexander VI's decision to have his 18-year-old mistress, Giulia Farnese, pose as the Virgin Mary caused quite a stir, even at the time.
Born 1474; died after 1518; dau. of Pier Luigi Farnese; sister of Alessandro (Alexander) Farnese who later was elected Pope Paul III; m. Orsino Orsini, May 21, 1489; mistress of Alexander VI (Rodrigo or Roderigo Borgia).
Giulia Farnese, the beautiful mistress of Pope Alexander VI. with her brother Alessandro, the future Pope Paul III. Born: in 1475. Deceased: 23. March 1524. Father: Pier Luigi Farnese (c. 1435-1487), Lord of Capodimonte. Mother: Giovannella, daughter of Onorato III. Caetani, Duke of Sermoneta; they married in 1464. Siblings:
