Statue of Madama Lucrezia

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Statue of Madama Lucrezia

A talking statue

Piazza di San Marco
Rome, Rome 00186

This is an example of a 'talking statue'; one that used to represent opinions that were counter to the dominant power. This one is unique because it is of a woman, Madama Lucrezia, who was well-known to Alfonso of Aragon, the king of Naples. She came to Rome after the death of the king as a guest of Cardinal Pietro Barbo. The people of Rome named the statue in honour of her beauty.

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Statue of Madama Lucrezia photo by Anthony Majanlahti

Statue of Madama Lucrezia Photo: Anthony Majanlahti