In the tumultuous setting of the 16th century, one female figure stands out as a beacon of stability and grace amidst religious strife, constant wars and shifting alliances between monarchs. This immutable woman is Queen Catherine de Medici, a dominant force who

Different artists have sought to contribute their vision on such a passionate subject as the adultery of Venus and Mars. Each part of the mythos may be better suited to express some kind of teaching. Lying, lust or vanity are always present