This week's darling: Portraits Unmasked

What is the story behind da Vinci's “Lady with an Ermine” and who exactly is Lady Digby, whom Van Dyck depicted as Prudence?

This highly entertaining book explores the world's most famous portraits and the hidden stories behind their subjects. The fascinating tales of power, lust, intrigue, jealousy, vengeance, and romance show these masterpieces of art history in an entirely new light.

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