The Venetian Courtesan…
July 9, 2009 –
…of 18th Century Venice, placed strips of veal on her face for an hour a day to keep it supple.
She streaked her hair with urine to lighten it.
Her fan was held in numerous different ways to signify willingness or other temptress mannerisms.
A beauty spot at the corner of the eye indicated a passionate nature and one on the throat suggested the lady was shameless.
(And to think, we only have a mere website to entice these days ;)
The Venetian Courtesans were, during their time, the most alluring women in Europe. They were beautiful, clever, witty, well versed in music and poetry and they were at the heart of Venetian society.
Florian’s Caffe on Piazza San Marco was the haunt of the Courtesan (I have sipped champagne there). It is alleged that in 18th century Venice the upstairs of this delightful cafe was the best bordello in town. Now I didn’t know that at the time and I really wish I did now as I could have had a poke and a pry and really explored the place albeit under the watchful eye of the rather surly waiter ;) But I urge you to go there, if you happen to be in Venice and perhaps venture out onto the Piazza, grab a seat and listen to the wonderful music played every night as you gaze at the beautiful Basilica.
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Le cortigiane del 18o secolo, Venezia, collocata strisce di carne di vitello per la sua faccia per un’ora al giorno per mantenerla elastica.
Ha i capelli striato con urina di alleggerire la
I suoi fan (la mano varietà) si è svolta in numerosi modi diversi per indicare la volontà e le altre tentatrice manierismi
Una bellezza posto ad angolo con l’occhio di un appassionato della natura e di uno sulla gola suggerito la signora era vergognoso
Le cortigiane veneziane sono state, durante il loro tempo, la più affascinante delle donne in Europa. Erano belle, intelligenti, spiritosi, ben versato nella musica e nella poesia e sono stati al centro della società veneziana
(Sempre la stessa poi, cortigiane, in tutto il mondo, anche oggi:)
Caffé Florian in Piazza San Marco è stato il ritrovo della cortigiana (ho sorseggiato champagne lì). Si asserisce che, nel 18 ° secolo Venezia, il piano di sopra di questo delizioso caffè è stato il migliore in città Bordello
One Response to “The Venetian Courtesan…”
I have been there too, fabulous. I was wearing a ballgown in St Marco, it was middle of the night..I felt as if I was in a film!
Actually.. I was trying to find somewhere to buy cigs, hehe.
By Dollymopp on Jul 10, 2009