*denotes historical character
Viviana del Marrone-a founding member of a secret group of women artists; the daughter of a long line of wealthy vintners; born 1444
Orfeo del Marrone-Viviana’s husband; a merchant; born 1434
Contessa Fiammetta Ruspoli Maffei-a member of the secret group of women artists; daughter to one of the great noble houses of Florence; born 1442
*Lorenzo de’ Medici-entitled Il Magnifico by the people of Florence; renowned Italian statesmen and unofficial ruler of the Florentine government; merchant banker; a great patron of the arts; Platonist; poet; born 1449
Il Magnifico ;*Giuliano de’ Medici-younger brother of Lorenzo de’ Medici; co-ruler of Florence though less politically active; patron of the arts; athlete; born 1453
Lapaccia Cavalcanti-member of the secret
