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Women Artists in Europe Before 1800: Maria Sibylla Merian and Giovanna Garzoni

The Cleveland Museum of Art

  • Date Tuesday, March 04, 2025
  • Time 12:00PM - 1:00PM
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The Cleveland Museum of Art

Discover the cultural gem of University Circle at the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA). Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of artistic history and innovation. Established in 1913, the museum has been a cornerstone of our vibrant community for over... more

Come to the CMA for a quick bite of art history. Every first Tuesday of each month, join curators, conservators, scholars, and other museum staff for 30-minute talks on objects currently on display in the museum galleries.

What did it take to become a professional artist as a woman during the Renaissance and Baroque periods in Europe? Giovanna Garzoni (Italian, 1600–1670) and Maria Sibylla Merian (German, 1647–1717) are among a handful of women from the early modern period who gained fame as artists during their lifetimes. Two works by Garzoni and Merian, both in the CMA’s collection, are discussed in light of what they reveal about each artist’s training, media of choice, and personal “branding.” Discussion of additional works by female artists in the CMA’s collection helps paint a broader picture of the various paths by which women became professional artists in Europe before 1800.

Women Artists in Europe Before 1800: Maria Sibylla Merian and Giovanna Garzoni

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