The film portrays the various lives of members of the
Catholic Medici family, which is headed by
Cardinal Giovanni. The Cardinal's brother, Guliano, has fallen in love with a young and beautiful lady, Phileberta. Another man, Andrea, a handsome and successful
army leader, is also in love with her. He competes with Guliano for her heart. Andrea plots for a dangerous conspiracy; he kills Phileberta's father and hides his crime. Guliano is blamed for the murder and is then executed and put to death. Months later, Andrea confesses to the cardinal of his malignant crime. Cardinal Giovanni is devastated from the truth of his brother's death. == Cast ==