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pope fucking a nun (art): The plot of the painting "The Sin" by Heinrich Lossow is thematically linked to the infamous "Banquet of Chestnuts." This event, allegedly hosted by the former Cardinal Cesare Borgia, son of Pope Alexander VI, on October 30, 1501, at the Papal Palace, remains shrouded in controversy. The account of the banquet is preserved in the Latin diary of the Protonotarius the Apostle and the ceremonies of Master Johann Burchard, known as Liber Notarum, though its accuracy is disputed. According to Burchard, the banquet unfolded in Cesare's chambers within the Palazzo Apostolico. It featured fifty prostitutes or courtesans who entertained the guests, engaging in dances both clothed and unclothed. After dinner, candles were placed on the floor, surrounded by scattered chestnuts. Naked courtesans crawled on all fours between the candles, while Pope Alexander VI, Cesare, and his sister Lucretia observed. Prizes were awarded to those who could frequently perform these acts with the courtesans, including silk tunics, shoes, and other items. Nevertheless, modern scholars question the credibility of the "Chestnut Banquet" account, citing its internal inconsistencies and its sole mention in Burchard's memoirs.
