She marries him shortly afterward .
Eventually , after Alessandra has met the painter , but before her feelings for him and his talent have made themselves known to her , her hateful brother Tomaso suggests strong but quiet Cristoforo Langella as a potential husband for her .
Alessandra marries brother shortly afterward .
Eventually , after Alessandra has met the painter , but before her feelings for him and his talent have made themselves known to her , her hateful brother Tomaso suggests strong but quiet Cristoforo Langella as a potential husband for her .