 |
| Self-Portrait at the Clavichord with a Servant, 1577 |
Lavinia Fontana, 1552-1614. An amazing woman, often said to the first female artist, working on her own, not a part of a convent or other organization, earning her commissions solely on her own merit (and even counting the pope as a patron). You could possibly even call her an early feminist, though it seems she was only doing what was natural to her, continuing the family business which just happened to let her pursue her art. She did marry and produce many children as was the custom of the day, but it was her husband who took the supportive role in the relationship, acting as assistant and head of the household. Imagine that circa 1600!
 |
| Assumption of the Virgin, 1583 |
 |
| Judith With the Head of Holofernes, 1600 |
 |
| Minerva Dressing, 1612-13 |
 |
| Portrait of A Lady, 1590s |
 |
| Portrait of Antonietta Gonzalez, 1595 |
 |
| Portrait of Ginerva Aldrovandi Hercolani, 1595 |
I'm very impressed by her work, had never heard of her. I must say that the portrait of Antoinetta Gonzalez makes me think that she knew some Wessens in her day. Ever heard of the TV show, Grimm? If not, maybe you need to watch it.
ReplyDeleteAww, don't go belittling those with hypertrichosis! But yes, I have seen that show and liked it, too bad I'm falling behind while I'm here.
Delete