Monna Vanna
Giannello was the son of a goldsmith, who had been commissioned to set some jewels for Monna Biancaone, one of the great ladies of Pisa, and mother of the beautiful Vanna. Father and son set... Read allGiannello was the son of a goldsmith, who had been commissioned to set some jewels for Monna Biancaone, one of the great ladies of Pisa, and mother of the beautiful Vanna. Father and son set out together to take the jewels to the lady. Vanna is gathering roses and loses her ring.... Read allGiannello was the son of a goldsmith, who had been commissioned to set some jewels for Monna Biancaone, one of the great ladies of Pisa, and mother of the beautiful Vanna. Father and son set out together to take the jewels to the lady. Vanna is gathering roses and loses her ring. Gianello finds it for her, and she binds up his hand, which has been torn by the thorns. ... Read all