Ep. 5: Arte negotiates with Ubertino while Leo reveals his past as a homeless beggar
Leo faces financial strain due to his expensive art supplies, prompting customer Ubertino to commission a painting with costly color requirements. Arte attempts to negotiate on Leo's behalf but lacks the necessary social skills, so she seeks instruction from Veronica. After learning to converse effectively and leveraging her knowledge of lace design, Arte successfully secures a higher payment from Ubertino, who admits he commissions Leo frequently due to an inescapable bond. This revelation leads Leo to disclose his history as a homeless beggar who was taken in by a master. Ubertino later praises the artwork but criticizes Leo's spending habits, revealing through a flashback that he promised Leo's dying master to care for him. Arte observes this complex dynamic and hopes to achieve similar closeness with Leo.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Arte chooses artisan work over noble marriage despite her aristocratic birth
- Ep. 2 · Arte repairs her shed with Leo's help and impresses sculptor Danilo through physical endurance.
- Ep. 3 · Leo guides Arte through a carnival dissection and painting lesson, revealing her gender and causing chest pain.
- Ep. 4 · Arte paints courtesan Veronica after realizing her hard work and respecting her profession
- Ep. 5 · Arte negotiates with Ubertino while Leo reveals his past as a homeless beggar
- Ep. 6 · Arte attends a guild funeral and joins apprentices painting a fresco while facing initial rejection.
- Ep. 7 · Arte helps Ruthanna recover her dowry while declining Yuri's job offer
- Ep. 8 · Arte travels to Venice with Leo's advice and Yuri's support while meeting difficult relatives.
- Ep. 9 · Arte tutors Katarina in etiquette while uncovering her hidden talents and family secrets.