Thrilled with living a European life, Parker dives into the language and culture. Some five hundred years later, Parker Henderson arrives in Italy with his family his father is set to work in an American embassy in the Tuscan region. But their joy is a perilous one when jealousy among artists threatens to end Fino’s career permanently. Years later, Fino is just cresting the first wave of astounding success when he and Ludovico reenter the same orbit. Though his rise is meteoric, the dangers of unseating contemporary greats like Michelangelo and Raphael cause Fino their own troubles. Before long, Fino is dubbed Fino da Ferrara and embarks on a laborious journey from region to region as word of his artistic skill travels. Even knowing their future paths will surely separate them, the men are desperate for one another’s company. Despite their differences, they form an intense bond. Meanwhile, Ludovico is the son of a duke and nominally studying art like many aristocratic children. Fino has astounding natural talent, impeccable manners, and is so poor he relies on profound charity to study with the Mastro. During his brief time with Filargiro, Fino meets another boy named Ludovico d’Este. The man instantly recognizes Fino’s utter genius and the entire village makes a point of helping Fino gather the necessary clothes and materials to study art formally. While sketching patrons in his parents’ restaurant, Serafino “Fino” da Ferrara catches the eye of Mastro Filargiro.
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