Grand Duchess Bianca Cappello had an encyclopaedic understanding of #alchemical skills that equalled if not surpassed her husband's. She gifted #medicine to affirm familial loyalties, strengthen diplomatic networks, and more. 23 March 9am panel #RenSA24
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PhD candidate Rose Byfleet will explain how Grand Duchess Bianca Cappello was directly involved in production of medicaments, oils, and distilled waters at the #Medici fonderia, previously considered to be under the purview of her husband + his exclusively male entourage.
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23 March 9am panel #RenSA24: "Noble Wives and Courtly Mistresses in Early Modern Europe II: Power Struggles and #Medici Women".
Rose Byfleet presents on the use of medicinal oils and distilled waters in consolidating influence in Tuscany + abroad. 1/