Plautilla Nelli was a Dominican nun and a self-taught artist, possibly the first woman artist of Florence. She entered the convent at the age of 14 and immediately began teaching herself how to draw and paint. She was greatly influenced by the Dominican preacher Savonarola who encouraged women to paint, thus the convent becoming a huge art studio for many of the sisters.
Sister Plautilla had success selling her paintings, which she did in large scale as well as in miniature. She had many buyers, including women. She also served as professor to other nuns and many of the sisters of the convent of Saint Catherine of Sienna became her students and disciples.
Her style was devotional and religious in nature, classic and mannerist as dictated by Savonarola. She inherited the drawings/sketches of Fray Bartolomeo and she was one of the few women included in Vasari’s «Life of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors and Architects».
Nelli is an important…woman…artist in Art History and should be studied. I would urge you to look further into the life and the work of this extraordinary woman. Sister Plautilla was born and died in Florence, (1524-1588).
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Loved reading about her. In her world, she was a leader.
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Absolutely! So glad you enjoyed it Pat and thank you 🙏🏻
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Very welcome.
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Me encantan sus pinturas.
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Geniales que son. Gracias Azurea20! Saludos.
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This is fascinating, Francis. I appreciate your shining a spotlight on women artists, most of whom have never received the accolades they deserved. And kudos to Savonarola for encouraging her artistic pursuits!
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Thank you so much Janet. Yes, the majority of women artists, which have been great artists for sure, have not received the recognition they deserve and that has to change. And yes, kudos to Savonarola. All the best!
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