Friends of the Uffizi - Early Modern Period Women Artists

Friends of the Uffizi

Women were largely barred from the male dominated sphere of the artistic workshop in Europe’s Early Modern period, approximately 1400-1800 CE. Nevertheless, a few remarkable women overcame many obstacles to become trained artists and recognized professionals in their day.

Dr. Fenichel considers the extraordinary careers of Properzia de’ Rossi, Lavinia Fontana, Sofonisba Anguissola, and Artemisia Gentileschi and provides insight to their lives, their work, and their unique perspectives as artists.