A painter of exquisite detail and acute observation: Fede Galizia
Besides portraits and biblical scenes, Fede Galizia (Milan or Trent, ca. 1578 – Milan, 1630) produced mysteriously illuminated still-lifes. Owing to her innovative rendition of the space, she has been considered a pioneer in this genre of painting in which women artists would eventually make their mark.
Women Painters in Early Modern Italy
A free online art appreciation course to survey the careers of the most notable early modern Italian women painters, who achieved fame among their contemporaries but whose artistic oeuvres became obscured over time.
Determined, diligent, dynamic women artists
Introducing Women Painters in Early Modern Italy, a free online art appreciation course to present and contextualize the work of a selection of women artists who were born and spent most of their lives in Italy during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.