Fede Galizia
(1578-1630)She was from Milan, the daughter of a miniature painter. She first came to notice by the age of 12. She also painted some portraits and religious scenes and was commissioned to do several altarpieces in Milan, but realistic still-life with fruit in a bowl is what she's most known for today.
Clara Peeters
(1589-1657?)Her paintings include still life depictions, portraits and even self-portraits. (Look carefully at some of her still life paintings to see her self-portrait reflected in an object.) She disappears from history in 1657, and her fate is unknown.
Artemisia Gentileschi
(1593-1653?)A Spanish sculptor, she became "Sculptor of the Chamber" to Charles II. Her husband Luis Antonio de los Arcos was also a sculptor.
Giovanna Garzoni
(1600-1670)One of the first women to paint still life studies, her paintings were popular. She worked at the court of the Duke of Alcala, the court of the Duke of Savoy and in Florence where members of the Medici family were patrons. She was official court painter for the Grand Duke Ferdinando II.
