Awaiting the painting of her portrait for a "Gallery of Beauties," the courtesan Belladonna finds herself drawn to Diana, the chief rabbi's scholarly daughter. She develops plans for Diana's future - ones that require Diana to turn her back on her origins and traditions.
While Diana is torn by indecision, Belladonna feels threatened as, one by one, the subjects of the portraits are poisoned. The two women must rely on their wits and each other to avoid becoming the next victims as they confront the powerful men who seek to control them and the city of Venice.
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