An Ace up Her Sleeve: Leonardo’s Ginevra de’ Benci
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The High Renaissance in Italy was a time of rebirth that focused on exhibiting the idealistic qualities of humanity. However, patriarchy still reigned supreme in society. It was not until a unique portrait, Ginevra de’ Benci, painted by none other than Leonardo da Vinci, shifted away from traditional characteristics of female portraiture. What’s more interesting is the patron hailed from Venice, a city with records that support the rise of a feminist movement. This essay argues that this painting opened the door towards modern feminism by investigating Venetian literature and how it could have influenced the portrait’s patron, Bernardo Bembo.
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Learning Commons @ Perry Library, Room 1306
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2-18-2017 9:00 AM
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2-18-2017 10:00 AM
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An Ace up Her Sleeve: Leonardo’s Ginevra de’ Benci
Learning Commons @ Perry Library, Room 1306
The High Renaissance in Italy was a time of rebirth that focused on exhibiting the idealistic qualities of humanity. However, patriarchy still reigned supreme in society. It was not until a unique portrait, Ginevra de’ Benci, painted by none other than Leonardo da Vinci, shifted away from traditional characteristics of female portraiture. What’s more interesting is the patron hailed from Venice, a city with records that support the rise of a feminist movement. This essay argues that this painting opened the door towards modern feminism by investigating Venetian literature and how it could have influenced the portrait’s patron, Bernardo Bembo.
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Mentor: Dr. Anne H. Muraoka