I Vampiri: Lucrezia Borgia by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

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"I Vampiri: Lucrezia Borgia" is the title - the eighth in my series of paintings called "I Vampiri " (which is Italian for The Vampires) - a new line of paintings that feature vampire beauties inspired by Italian Baroque & Italian Renaissance themes and aesthetics (many of which I have been hired to create for my upcoming Vampire Tarot/Oracle Deck). This eighth painting is called "I Vampiri: Lucrezia Borgia" - the fascinating Lucrezia herself. I've taken her somewhat sinisterly-portrayed character a bit further by incorporating vampiric elements. I love her goblet (what's in there - blood? Poison? The cantarella?) You may of course recognize the 15th-16th Century portrait by Altobello Melone of Lucrezia's brother, Cesare (a rather interesting character himself...). I painted this piece for MegaCon 2011 where the original painting was sold, but I have prints available! My own original acrylic painting. ©Jasmine Becket-Griffith - prints are available at http://www.strangeling.com and http://zazzle.com/strangeling*

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X-Chel 16 Nov 2012

Wow, she must be "the" Renaissance babe, at least in Rome...the Florentines might disagree as they promoted their own brand of Renaissance babe, none other than Simonetta Vespucci (who died tragically in her youth), whom the painter Sandro Botticelli idolized (among many others) and idealized in many of his paintings (e g "Birth of Venus" and countless Madonnas)! But; back on track: This is a top-notch image, in all aspects...hats off and kudos to your skill!

Angie Lisle 02 Apr 2011

I love the painting in the background - my only criticism is the highlights on Lucrezia's face - it doesn't feel right, with the darkness in the rest of the painting (but it's not my painting so...my opinion isn't important).