Prophecy & The Printing Press: Savonarola & Women's self reform

Savonarola, the enigmatic Ferrarese friar: swept Florence in the late 1490s, led a multi-faceted reform, was met by challenge and ultimately was executed in Florence's main square. Little is said of his activities outside the 'Bonfire of Vanities'. The sensationalized portrait of Savonarola is revisited by Cortez who depicts an accurate day-by-day image of the Dominican friar.