Arte is born into a noble family, but she would rather work for a living as an artisan than be married off to another noble.

Arte accompanies Leo to his courtesan patron’s house and learns about what it takes for a woman to live by her own means.

Apprentices from other workshops take issue with the fact that Arte is a girl, so she has to prove herself through her work.

Katarina invites Arte to the dinner she prepares at Yuri’s, and Yuri tells Arte more about Katarina’s past.

Arte finishes the Falier portraits and returns to Florence, reuniting with her friends and family there.