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Paints

These objects symbolize the complexity of artistic mastery. These objects are mentioned by Francescho's father when he suggests that she dress as a man in order to capitalize on her natural talents. These objects are described by Francescho many times throughout the narrative as she considers methods of visually representing the physical world. She also notes the different ingredients she must gather, sometimes from different cities, in order to create these objects for use in her artwork. Venice, for example, is said to be the only place to get the ingredients for truly transcendent blues and golds.

Baubles

These objects symbolize the frequency of collaboration among Renaissance-era artists. In the section of text entitled Camera, George notices that these objects are painted in a very similar fashion within the paintings of both Cosmo and Francesco. Using her trademarked wry sense of humor, George wonders whether the artists...

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