“Last Supper” by Sister Plautilla

1/31/20 Paintings of “The Last Supper” go back to the 1300’s and perhaps the most famous by Leonardo Da Vinci. In an era where paintings of this caliber were mostly done by men it’s particularly meaningful that this artwork by a woman, is being restored and recognized. Historically during this time, women were not allowed […]

16th Century Feminist – Artemisia Gentileschi

1/30/18 Women throughout history have often fought for their place in what’s historically been a male dominated world. Forms of abuse or suppression from full participation in life are apt motivators toward rebellion of all kinds. For Artemisia Gentileschi like many other women artists the story isn’t so different. Born in 1593 she was the […]