The cultured city of Rome during the seventeeth century
embraces almost any artist of emerging talent--unless that artist
is a woman. Bianca Marinelli’s ambition to become an accomplished
artist blinds her to the realities of her day and sends her on a
quest to be apprenticed by the famous artist Caravaggio. Marco
Biliverti’s castle and lands were confiscated by his evil brother.
Until Marco can prove he is the rightful heir to his father’s
estate, he is forced to work as a stonemason. Because he also
supports his widowed mother and sister, he agrees to sit as a model
for Caravaggio, supplementing his worker’s income in any way
possible. Marco is captivated by the intelligence and charm of the
lovely Bianca. But bereft of his wealth and working as a common
laborer, Marco cannot hope to pursue the woman of his dreams. Can
they ever overcome the barriers that separate them from a growing
love?