Catherine di’ Medici Stamp Design
Beatrice Portinari Stamp Design
Eleanor of Toledo Stamp Design

INFULENTIAL FLORENTINE WOMEN


What really encapsulates Florence that people ought to know about and is still appealing? Women!
I aimed to find an appealing and interesting way to depict an aspect of Florence without eluding a more stereotypical depiction of Florence (vespas, cats, clothes hanging to dry, pasta, pizza, coffee, wine, etc). I decided to focus on some of the most influenctial Florentine women and turn them into playing cards. I matched the symbolism of the card suite with the personality of that woman and included details that encompassed her most notable accomplishment. 

Catherine di’ Medici was a powerful political figure.
Beatrice Portinari was a muse for Dante Allegheri and stands as a symbol of divine love and feminine power.
 Eleanor of Toledo influenced the creation of the Boboli Gardens.
2025, Postage Stamps, Florence, ITA









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Sarah Brooks is a graphic designer at Virginia Commonwealth University in the School of the Arts. She is primarily interested in careers concerning Design, Creative Advertising, and Brand Development/Management. She holds a passion for building interpersonal connections through design, diversity of materials, and working with children.