She was the best artist of her time, regardless of gender, and seemingly loved by all. But was her death an act of murderous jealousy? Shannon tells us the story of Elisabetta Sirani, the 17th century painter who was only 17 when her career took off, and only 27 when it abruptly ended. Be prepared for fun names (who knew, Barbara!) and a surprise new curse word at the end. 

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Sources:

Mother Source

Uffizi Gallery

Tutt’Art

National Museum of Women in the Arts

Art Herstory

Lapham’s Quarterly

YouTube overview by National Museums Liverpool
Etsy: Women in Art prints by Rachel Ignotofsky