Eventually she returns to beg for forgiveness from the now successful Leonardo, who accidentally is murdered by her husband when he confronts the two in a jealous rage. A subplot hinting at Leonardo's homosexuality involved his close friendship with his young assistant, a painter named Melzi.
Eventually, she returns to ask for forgiveness from Leonardo, who is now successful. He accidentally dies by her husband's hand when he confronts them in a jealous fit. A subplot suggesting Leonardo’s homosexuality includes his close bond with his young assistant, a painter named Melzi.