THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF URBINO, 1472

April 29, 2020 by Juliette Smith

Pierro Della Francesca, Duke and Duchess of Urbino.

“The Duke and Duchess of Urbino, 1472” is an early Italian Renaissance painting by Pierro Della Francesca– a double portrait, which tells the story of of a dead wife and crazy military general who believed self-mutilation would fulfill his military destiny. Discover the hidden symbolism in Renaissance paintings with host and student of journalism and art history, Juliette Sarah. This week, hear about Renaissance beauty standards from special guest Karen.

Juliette Sarah Smith is a soon-to-be graduate of American University, studying political investigative/broadcast journalism and Italian Renaissance Art History. During her time as a student of communications, Juliette has covered beats such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Female Reproductive Healthcare, Italian Renaissance Art History and mental health at American University. Juliette will also be published in the Nation magazine’s national student journalism project in June, Vision 2020: election stories from the next generation.

Juliette is the host of Renaissance Rebels (2020), an intern, a student, a daughter, a friend, and above all else, an art nerd.