That said, there are so many women throughout history who are ... we are sure the model was as beautiful as her portrait.

click image for close-up During the Renaissance and for many years before, occasional African slaves were imported into Europe through trade with Arabs. The German artist Albrecht Dürer used one ...

However, the pressure is on her brother to carry on the proud family tradition, as women aren’t allowed to become professional painters. While her brother trains to take his place in the court ...