twin flame bruise

Biography: 

The second son in the esteemed Guzman family, Francisco was raised without the burden of title, or the belief that he would amount to anything great. A second son status allowed him to grow up jealous of his brother, whilst free to pursue whatever he chose - the fate of the family, did not rest with him. Francisco was always a curious, bright and happy child, who tottled around getting into anything when left unattended. 

Francisco loved and hated his brother - they shared a bond, interests, a love that exists without thought of question. But it was his brother who received their parents praise their title and lands, and above all - he, who was allotted Maria, as a bride. Whenever he visited home, he could not help the coils of jealousy which wound in his stomach; but like all of Francisco's demons, he felt a sense of delight, a further cause to create. 

Despite being seen as a lesser child, Francisco displayed early promise in the arts - he was sent to Florence as a teen to study with the masters. Francisco's skills lay in his highly life like and rich portraits, which remarkably capture the essence of whoever he has painted. As a courtier, he has been established at the Spanish court since his early twenties, and has painted not only the Spanish royal family, but members of the French; along with the great masters who rule of Venice and Florence.

Cheerful, fun loving, passionate, devout in his Catholicism and married to his vision of what it means to be an artist, Francisco is a deeply kind, but tortured man - he believes his agony, to improve his heart. He's never been wed, though he's come close on several occassions; he's a one man, one woman, type of feller. When Francisco is in love, he's as devout as a saint. He longs for a family, but knows few would wish to tie themselves to an artist, when a man of titles and wealth is present - he earns a considerable living, but prefers to live modesty, save for the extravagence of his studio. 

The death of his brother (rip king <3) was a blow to their family - he had left behind no male heirs, and their titles reverted to the Crown. Francisco mourned his brother; but he couldn't say he was not pleased, to be Maria's chief comforter, and to be rid of the man who he viewed as unworthy, of her beauty (and melons). But they are good Catholics, so they are but perpetually longing and dreading sin. He's trailed her to England, in the hopes of capturing the new King in a portrait, and the birth of a new court; but he's also thirty nine, and looking to turn a new chapter in his life. 

Wanted Connections: 

1. Patrons, art lovers - perhaps he painted your character or a member of their family, or visited court when they were there; maybe they would like a portrait or are a fellow lover of the arts.

2. Religious connections - Francisco is zealous in his beliefs, but enjoys theological debates; maybe your character would provide them interesting and conflicting conversations