In search of Mary Magdalene

At the end of the 15th century, Florence became the capital of the arts and the arena of the battle for people's hearts between Grand Prince Lorenzo de Medici, a fanatical monk Savonarola and Republicans. The young Provencal artist Bertrand, arriving in Italy for recognition and fame, without even realizing it, becomes involved in this struggle. Having fallen in love with a pretty blond maid, he soon became acquainted with her mistress, Baroness de Saint-Paul, who was full of secrets. Why, instead of looking for a model for the fresco of Mary Magdalene, does the painter face this arrogant and very influential person all the time?