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Plautilla Nelli: A Renaissance Nun-Artist

Born: Florence, Italy (1524)
Died: 1588

Early Life and Religious Vocation

Pulisena Margherita Nelli was born into a wealthy family in Florence. Her father, Piero di Luca Nelli, was a successful fabric merchant. At the age of fourteen, she became a nun at the Dominican convent of Santa Caterina da Siena, taking on the name Suor Plautilla. The convent was managed by the Dominican friars of San Marco, led by Savonarola, whose teachings emphasized devotional painting and drawing for religious women to combat idleness. This environment fostered artistic development within the convent walls.

Artistic Development and Influences

Despite lacking formal training, Plautilla Nelli became a prolific artist. She was heavily influenced by the teachings of Savonarola and the artwork of Fra Bartolomeo. She copied works by Agnolo Bronzino and Andrea del Sarto, but her primary inspiration came from Fra Bartolomeo’s style, reflecting the classicism promoted by Savonarola's artistic theories. After Fra Bartolomeo's death, his drawings were inherited by Plautilla Nelli, providing a valuable resource for her artistic development.

Style and Notable Works

Nelli’s work is characterized by religious themes and vivid portrayals of emotion on the characters' faces. Her style is distinguished by heightened sentiment compared to her influences. Some of her notable works include:

Lamentation with Saints: Located in the San Marco Museum, Florence, this piece showcases her ability to depict raw emotional grief through expressive details like red eyes and visible tears.
Saint Catherine Receiving the Stigmata and Saint Dominic Receiving the Rosary: Found at the Andrea del Sarto Last Supper Museum of San Salvi, these works demonstrate her skill in depicting religious narratives.
Grieving Madonna: Also located at San Salvi, this painting is a copy of Alessandro Allori’s work on the same subject.
Crucifixion: Exhibited in the Certosa di Galluzzo Monastery near Florence.
The Last Supper: Located in the refectory of Santa Maria Novella (not open to the public), this is her only signed work and a significant achievement due to its size and subject matter.

Historical Significance

Plautilla Nelli holds a unique place in art history as the first-known female Renaissance painter of Florence. Her ability to produce large-scale works, typically reserved for male artists, was remarkable for her time. She is one of the few women mentioned by Giorgio Vasari in his "Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors and Architects," solidifying her recognition within the artistic community. Her work represents a daring creative endeavor for a nun-artist, challenging societal norms and expanding the possibilities for female artists during the Renaissance. The recent rediscovery and restoration of her works have brought renewed attention to her talent and contribution to Florentine art.

Plautilla Nelli

1524 - 1588 , Italy

Бързи факти

Artistic Movement Or Style: Renaissance
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Fra Bartolomeo
- Andrea del Sarto
- Agnolo Bronzino
Date Of Birth: 1524
Date Of Death: 1588
Full Name: Plautilla Nelli
Nationality: Italian
Notable Artworks:
- Lamentation with Saints
- Saint Catherine Receives Stigmata
- The Last Supper
Place Of Birth: Florence, Italy

Lamentation

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White $1

Blurside $1

Extended $1

P118B $10

P118H $10

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P438Z $10

P508JH $12

P508YH $12

P805H $10

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P968JZ $12

W106C $8

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H24-GOLD $40

H24-SILVER $40

H36-GOLD $60

H36-SILVER $60

Framed

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Детайли за гравираната бронзова плака

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Спешно производство

Включени предимства

Безплатна експресна доставка по целия свят

Висококачествено ленено платно

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Гаранция за възстановяване на митнически такси

Гаранция за цветова точност

60-Дневен период за връщане (Само при дефекти)

100% Гаранция за връщане на парите

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Биография на художника

Plautilla Nelli: A Renaissance Nun-Artist

Early Life and Religious Vocation

Artistic Development and Influences

Style and Notable Works