“Silver-haired swordswoman Leonora, disguised as boy Leo, seeks da Vinci's painting tied to Italy-uniting prophecy.”
Kakan no Madonna
花冠のマドンナ
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Silver-haired swordswoman Leonora, disguised as boy Leo, seeks da Vinci's painting tied to Italy-uniting prophecy.
In Renaissance Italy, Leonora is the daughter of an impoverished noble of Padua. A skilled swordswoman with striking silver hair and emerald eyes, her life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes entangled in a mysterious legend surrounding a famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci. The painting, known as "Kakan no Madonna" (Madonna of the Flower Crown), is said to hold secrets connected to an ancient prophecy about a legendary sword called the "Emerald Lion." This sword is believed to have the power to unite the fractured lands of Italy under one ruler. To uncover the truth behind her connection to the painting and the prophecy, Leonora disguises herself as a black-haired boy named Leo and embarks on a journey to find Leonardo da Vinci. Along the way, she encounters various figures from Italian nobility, including the charismatic king of Naples, while keeping her true identity hidden. This historical fantasy adventure follows Leonora's quest through the treacherous political landscape of Renaissance Italy, where art, legend, and destiny intertwine.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 42 × 7 ch × vol
- Total read 5h 36m approx
- Published Dec 1992 – Jan 1994
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M3150 catalog