‘Lavinia Fontana: Trailblazer, Rule Breaker’ at the National Gallery of Ireland presents work by the late-16th-century Bolognese artist. Fontana was the first female artist to manage her own workshop and the first woman to paint public altarpieces and female nudes. The exhibition explores Fontana’s life through her paintings and drawings and offers insights into the cultural climate that enabled her to succeed. A selection of her most highly regarded works from international public and private collections are on display.
Lavinia Fontana: 6 May – 27 August
