Her life became the basis for John Webster 's play The White Devil and several novels .
Vittoria Accoramboni ( 15 February 1557 -- 22 December 1585 ) was an Italian noblewoman .
Vittoria Accoramboni 's life became the basis for John Webster 's play The White Devil and several novels .
Vittoria Accoramboni ( 15 February 1557 -- 22 December 1585 ) was an Italian noblewoman .