Geronima Parasole Explained

Geronima Parasole (1569–1622) was an Italian wood block cutter and print maker.[1] [2] She was the sister of Isabella Parasole and wife of wood engraver Leonardo Parasole.

Works

Geronima Cagnaccia Parasole after Antonio Tempesta, Battle of Lapiths and Centaurs, c. 1600. Woodcut. 42 by 68 cm. Samuel Putnam Avery Collection, Print Collection, Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs, The New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tildern Foundations. Grolier 356, Object number 112860.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Lincoln, Evelyn. 19. Invention, Origin, and Dedication: Republishing Women's Prints in Early Modern Italy. 2015-07-31. University of Chicago Press. 978-0-226-17249-1. en. 10.7208/9780226172491-021. degruyter.com. 31 January 2024 . 2022-01-31.
  2. Book: Bury, Michael. The Print in Italy, 1550-1620. British Museum. 2001. 231.
  3. Book: Making her mark: a history of women artists in Europe, 1400-1800 . 2023 . Goose Lane Editions . 978-1-77310-318-1 . Banta . Andaleeb Badiee . Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada . Greist . Alexa . Kutasz Christensen . Theresa . Art Gallery of Ontario . Baltimore Museum of Art.