Carlo Cesare Malvasia
Carlo Cesare Malvasia was a notable 17th-century Bolognese art historian and biographer, best known for his work 'Felsina Pittrice,' which documented the lives of artists in Bologna, including those of Elisabetta Sirani. His enthusiastic praise for Sirani, describing her as the 'glory of the female sex,' highlights his recognition of her significant contributions to art during a time when female artists faced considerable challenges.
Born on Jan 01, 1616 (409 years old)
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Carlo Cesare Malvasia was an enthusiastic biographer of Elisabetta Sirani, praising her as a remarkable artist.
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