11 comparisons of how the beauties of the past were shown in films (12 photos)

Whatever century and country you take, everyone has always had their own standards of beauty.





Some times beauty only meant pretty face, while in others it must necessarily be supplemented by education, virtue and education. Girls who answered all requirements, could be remembered not only by contemporaries, but also enter into history, if that was the case. The names of many famous we remember the beauties of past years even now, and their images again and again appear on the screens. Here we compared how they looked in portraits and in movie girls who probably hit more than one heart.

Barbara Radziwill (1520-1551)



Polish Queen and Grand Duchess of Lithuania.

On the portrait and in the series "Epitaph for Barbara Radziwill". The role was played by Anna Dymna.

Simonetta Vespucci (1453-1476)



Beloved Giuliano Medici, model for Botticelli's painting "The Birth of Venus".

In the painting by Botticelli and in the series Medici. The role was played by Mathilde Luts.

Elena the beautiful



According to ancient Greek myths - the most beautiful woman.

In the picture and in the film "Troy". The role was played by Diane Kruger.

Cleopatra (69-30 BC)



The last queen of Hellenistic Egypt.

On the bust and in the film "Cleopatra". The role was played by Elizabeth Taylor.

Faith Cold (1893-1919)



Silent film actress.

In the photo and in the TV series "Vertinsky". The role was played by Paulina Andreeva.

Elizabeth Woodville (1437-1492)



Queen of England, wife of King Edward IV.

In the portrait and in the TV series "The White Queen". The role was played by Rebecca Ferguson.

Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962)



Film actress, singer and model.

In the film "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and in the film "7 Days and Nights with Marilyn". The role was played by Michelle Williams.

Natalia Goncharova (1812-1863)



Wife of Alexander Pushkin.

On the portrait and in the film “Pushkin. Last duel. The role was played by Anna Snatkina.

Lucrezia Borgia (1480-1519)



Daughter of Pope Alexander VI.

In the portrait and in the series "Borgia". The role was played by Holliday Granger.

Lina Cavalieri (1874-1944)



Opera singer.

In the photo and in the film "The most beautiful woman in the world." The role was played by Gina Lollobrigida.

Diane de Poitiers (1499-1566)



Favorite of King Henry II of Valois.

In the portrait and in the series "Kingdom". The role was played by Anna Walton.