Were there any famous female artists in Renaissance's period?

Being a female artist in Europe between the 15th and 17th centuries was, unsurprisingly, incredibly difficult. ... fervently fought back, developing innovative painting techniques and advancing younger generations of female artists, teaching them to eschew the men who would try to stifle their development. read more

There were definitely female artists in the Renaissance movement and did, at that time enjoy international reputations. However in more modern times, their fame had faded with male artists taking the forefront. There was, at that time, a cultural shift born out of the doctrine of humanism, which resulted in the status of women being raised. read more

Read the stories of female painters during the Italian Renaissance. Tara Field, October 7, 2013 Attributed to Sofonisba Anguissola, Self Portrait, oil on canvas, sold at Christie's New York. read more