HISTORY
THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION
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First woman to achieve an international reputation ; known for her portraits.
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Leonardo da Vinci
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Sofonisba Anguissola
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Michelangelo Buonarroti
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Raphael Sanzio
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sofonisba Anguissola, (born c. 1532, Cremona [Italy]-died November 1625, Palermo), late Renaissance painter best known for her portraiture. She was one of the first known female artists and one of the first women artists to establish an international reputation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sofonisba Anguissola (1532-1625) was the first woman to receive international renown as an artist, and inspired such others as Irene di Spilimbergo (1540-1559), Lavinia Fontana (1552-1614) and Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1653) to follow in her footsteps.
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