* From a late 15th century edition of the Rime Sparse.

Source: Janet Blackmore, The Illuminated Page (Toronto: Toronto University Press, 1997), p. 211

It is possible that Laura never even existed. And if she did it is possible that Petrarch and her were never formally introduced. Therefore, knowing what we do, we can assume that they were probably never together to have a portrait done of them both together. However, centuries after people did draw pictures of how their first meeting may have been seen.
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