![]() ![]() In conclusion, as the poet Pietro Aretino perfectly described “ Venus became a woman of letters”. They showed a great deal of cultural knowledge and talents, such as music, literature and arts. Therefore, these women were elegant and educated. Whereas, the “ cortigiana onesta” (honest courtesan), was a higher rank courtesan, whose duty was to act as a partner for company, entertainment and intellectual discussions. They used to work on the shades of Rialto Bridge, had a low social status and were selected purely for carnal pleasure, regardless of any intellectual and social skills. ![]() The “ cortigiana di lume” looked like a general prostitute. It can sound odd, but being a courtesan concealed some benefits, if you were the right one! Venice, indeed, recognised two, very different, types of courtesans. ![]()
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