LAVINIA FONTANA: EROTIC PAINTINGS

Drawing together new findings and long-overlooked evidence, this book makes the case that Lavinia Fontana was a highly innovative artist, particularly in the field of erotic art. It highlights the crucial role played by her elite patrons and the sophisticated cultural circles in which she worked, and also offers a new history of the Aphrodite Kallipygia motif (Venus with the Beautiful Bottom) bringing together the relevant imagery and texts to trace its development and significance. At its heart is a previously unknown painting depi...[Read more]