Kelley Helmstutler Di Dio
Ashgate
Hardback
260

Covering a range of nationalities mostly within Western Europe, this anthology presents the struggles and achievements of twenty-five notable women artists of the early modern period, as documented by contemporary writers. Many of the life stories are presented here for the first time in English translation. Each life story is preceded by a brief introduction to the artist as well as to her biographer, the texts are annotated to provide necessary clarification.