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 artists seem to be all the rage these days. And rightly so. The wealth of exhibitions and publications, the changing role of art galleries and museums, the expanding interests of private collectors, and the resulting attention of the action houses not only prove that there is a thirst for more knowledge but also that art history is a rather dynamic discipline.