Lavinia Fontana

Italian painter recognized for portraiture

Lavinia Fontana - Italian painter recognized for portraiture
Born

August 24th, 1552
472 years ago

Died

August 11th, 1614
410 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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Born in 1552, a prominent Italian painter and educator. Specialized in portraiture and religious works during the late Renaissance. Completed notable commissions for various influential families in Bologna and Rome. Served as the first female member of the Accademia di San Luca. Contributed significantly to the development of women artists in Italy.

Created the portrait of the Palazzo di Venezia

Painted 'Self-Portrait at the Age of 62'

Produced altarpieces for various churches

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