![]() | The Prince''s Body: Vincenzo Gonzaga and Renaissance Medicine Subjects: Vincenzo I Gonzaga Duke of Mantua 1562–1612 -- Health; Medicine Medieval -- Italy; Renaissance -- Italy -- Biography; Medicine -- Italy -- History -- 16th century; Medicine -- Italy -- History -- 17th century; Human body -- Social aspects -- Italy -- H; Defining the proper female body, seeking elective surgery for beauty, enjoying lavish spa treatments, and combating impotence might seem like today's celebrity infatuations. However, these preoccupations were very much alive in the early modern period. Valeria Finucci recounts the story of a well-known patron of arts and music in Renaissance Italy, Duke Vincenzo Gonzaga of Mantua (1562-1612), to examine the culture, fears, and captivations of his times. Using four notorious moments in Vincenzo's life, Finucci explores changing concepts of sexuality, reproduction, beauty, and aging. Finucci Valeria : Valeria Finucci is Professor of Italian and Theater Studies and Director of the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Duke University. |
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