Letter from Pietrobon
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t he died in October, 1450,as the result of a fever following an abscess in the head, but there is nothing in the face as seen in this portrait to suggest failing heal
I didn't know some of this before. The fact that he doesn't seem sick might usually be a good proof that this is not an image of him, however other accounts also seem to show surprise at his sudden death.
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Leonello, a prince of a sober disposition, had a reputation as a peace-maker and a scholar.
This is yet another article characterizing Leonello as "sober", "peace-maker"; if nothing else, this only proves my point that Leonello curated a perfect princely image.
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