Veronica

Veronica is a legendary figure in 16th-century Florence, renowned as the city's most sought-after courtesan whose beauty is matched only by her sharp intellect. She holds the distinction of being the very first client to commission a portrait from the protagonist Arti, and serves as a mentor akin to an elder sister. Generously lending books to nurture Arti's growth, Veronica also delivers a sobering warning drawn from lived experience: 'Romance is the fatal wound to a woman's independence.' Behind her seemingly harsh counsel lies a genuine desire to protect Arti's dreams. She stands as a formidable woman who has mastered the art of thriving with grace in a patriarchal world.