Lavinia Fontana (Italian 1552-1614) was a painter of portraits, especially noblewomen*. She even had the honor of painting a Pope. She was one of the very first women artists to be commissioned* to paint large religious altarpieces* for churches.
She enjoyed painting CUTE small dogs in her portraits!💗
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| Portrait Of A Lady With A Lap Dog by Lavinia Fontana |
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| Assumption Of The Virgin With Saints Peter Chrysologus and Cassian by Lavinia Fontana |
Here is a video where you can learn about her and enjoy her work:
*Noblewoman: A female member of a high ranking family in society.
*Commissioned: To receive an order for the production of something such as a building, piece of equipment or work of art
*Altarpiece: A work of art, especiallyy a painting on wood, set above or behind an altar
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