CHAPTER V

CHAPTER V 1490-1491

Marriage of Isabella d'Este--Lodovico puts off his wedding--Cecilia Gallerani--Her portrait by Leonardo da Vinci--Mission of Galeazzo Visconti to Ferrara--Preparations for Beatrice's wedding--Cristoforo Romano's bust--Duchess Leonora and her daughters travel to Piacenza and Pavia--Their reception at Pavia by Lodovico 50

CHAPTER VI 1491

City and University of Pavia--Duomo and Castello--The library of the Castello--Wedding of Lodovico Sforza, Duke of Bari, and Beatrice d'Este, in the chapel of the Castello of Pavia--Galeazzo di San Severino and Orlando--Reception of the bride in Milan--Tournaments and festivities at the Castello--Visit of Duchess Leonora to the Certosa of Pavia 60

CHAPTER VII 1491

Beatrice Duchess of Bari--Her popularity at the court of Milan-- Giangaleazzo and Isabella of Aragon--Lodovico's first impressions-- His growing affection for his wife--His letters to Isabella d'Este --Hunting and fishing parties--Cussago and Vigevano--Controversy on Orlando and Rinaldo--Bellincioni's sonnets 75