Artists  > Lavinia Fontana

Lavinia Fontana

A well-regarded portraitist and history painter, Fontana is an early example of a successful woman artist.

Dates
1552–1614
Born In
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Active In
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Period Culture Style
Mannerism > Italian Mannerism
Known For
Painting > Portrait painting, History painting
Works of Art

Artists  > Lavinia Fontana

Lavinia Fontana

A well-regarded portraitist and history painter, Fontana is an early example of a successful woman artist.

Dates
1552–1614
Born In
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Active In
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Period Culture Style
Mannerism > Italian Mannerism
Known For
Painting > Portrait painting, History painting
Works of Art