The Woman Behind A Lost Velasquez Was A Baroque-Era Feminist " And The Pope's Lover by Artsjournal2

Now this is a worthy portrait subject: "Olimpia Maidalchini Pamphilj was the power behind the papal throne, and the reputed lover as well as sister-in-law of Pope Innocent X. Nicknamed Papessa " the lady pope " Donna Olimpia was an ardent feminist, championing Rome's prostitutes and nuns alike." " The Observer (UK)

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