Madame X: Fashion and Scandal in John Singer Sargent's Iconic Belle Époque Portrait

Raquel de la Cruz is passionate about writing on art and fashion history, focusing on topics from the Medieval to Early Modern periods. She has spent most of her adult life in Italy, working with various Italian fashion houses and art museums. Raquel is fluent in three languages: English, Italian, and Spanish. From a young age, she has been designing clothes and historical costumes, honing her craft through years of experience.