The document summarizes a private art gallery in 16th century Renaissance Italy. The Duke of Ferrara uses a painting of his former wife on display as a conversation piece to critique the objectification of women and abuses of power. He asks guests to sit and look at the hard work of the painter, Fra Pandolf, who spent long days and nights creating the portrait of the Duchess. The gallery scenes include discussions between the Duke and guests about the portrait and themes it represents.