Lavinia Fontana, the female artist

Lavinia Fontana was one of the most notable women in art history. He broke with the stereotypes of the time, demonstrating that a woman had the same artistic and creative abilities as a man.

Daughter of the prestigious painter, Prospero Fontana, her father's role was fundamental in her development. Lavinia was the First Woman to Open Her Own Workshop and Be Recognized as an Art Professional.

The artist was born in Bologna in 1552, at a time when the city was in full cultural effervescence. His father supported his artistic career, which allowed him to surround himself with other artists, acquiring great relevance in Bologna and Italy. There he carried out a large part of his activity, which has many Portraits and religious painting. Currently, 32 works are preserved, of the 135 that have been counted.

First woman recognized as an art professional.

It was the by traitist preferred by ladies, whom she represented in a very natural way, but with opulent clothing and numerous jewels. He also developed an important religious production and worked as official court painter of Pope Clement VIII.