Credits:

Francesco Lanzillotta

Description:

Queen Elizabeths most trusted aide, Robert Devereux, is currently on trial for treason. Sarah, the Duchess of Nottinghamhis former lover and now his friendsecures special permission from the Queen for an audience with Robert and learns that he is plotting to flee. Despite the Duke of Nottinghams desperate pleas on his behalf, Robert is sentenced to death; however, the Duke, who has not yet given up hope, protests the verdict to the Queen. However, the Dukes attention is drawn to a shawl Robert was carrying. It belonged to his wife, Sarah, and convinced of Sarah and Roberts infidelity, the Duke withdraws his objection, allowing the Queen to sign the death warrantThe Queen, who truly did not want to hand down the death sentence. The Duke, torn by conflicting emotions; Sarah, insisting on her innocence; and Roberto, desiring an honorable deathby the time the truth came to light, it was al