history8tins on Instagram: "Step into the scandalous world of the Italian Renaissance, where Lucrezia Borgia, the daughter of Pope Alexander VI, defied all conventions by taking her father’s seat to rule in his absence. This painting captures the controversial moment she wielded immense power, presiding over the cardinals who could only watch in dismay as a woman held authority in the heart of the Vatican. A symbol of beauty, political influence, and intrigue, Lucrezia’s story is a fascinating c