Isabella de’ Medici and the Tuscany of Women

Isabella de’ Medici: From protagonist of the Renaissance “black legend” to paragon of female leadership

On Saturday, September 27, from 9 to 11 a.m., the Mu.Me.Loc. – Museum of Local Memory will host the second part of the traveling conference Le vie dei Medici “The Medici Women. Isabella de’ Medici: from Tuscany to Europe.” The initiative, which aims to be a journey through the female history of the Medici dynasty, aims to systematically enhance the the grand ducal’s heritage, with an inclusive perspective capable of overcoming stereotypes and gender barriers.

The Cerreto Guidi conference will focus on the panel entitled “Isabella de’ Medici: from protagonist of the dark legend of the Renaissance to model of female leadership”. The event is promoted by the Associazione Le vie dei Medici, as part of the regional project La Toscana delle Donne, with the patronage and contribution of the Municipality of Cerreto Guidi.

At 10:45 a.m., the conference will include a musical performance of a piece written by Isabella de’ Medici.

Soprano: Francesca Caligaris

Lute: Maestro Mirco Dimitrio