Carnesecchi was burned for heresy.

Vittoria never adopted Protestantism, and died an orthodox Catholic.

Yet her intimacy with men of liberal opinions exposed her to mistrust and censure in old age.

The movement of the Counter-Reformation had begun, and any kind of speculative freedom aroused suspicion.

This saintly princess was accordingly placed under the supervision of the Holy Office, and to be her friend was slightly dangerous.