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Each of these paintings portray femininity in their own way. Factors such as the artist, the object, and the setting contribute to how femininity is portrayed differently through each of these artworks. For example The Virgin and Child, portrays Mary the mother of God, exhibiting a motherly figure holding a child. This painting fulfills the feminine role of being a mother.  Contrasting is the Dressing of Minerva, which presents a different side of femininity, portraying women in a vulnerable more sensual role.

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"The Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist" by Perino Del Vaga 1524-26

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"The Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist" by Perino Del Vaga 1524-26

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Richard James Hollister, Discussion 3

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“Minerva Dressing”, Lavinia Fontana, 1613

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“Minerva Dressing”, Lavinia Fontana, 1613

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Jessica Kozinets, Discussion 6

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“The Birth of Venus”, by Sandro Botticelli, 1485-1486

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“The Birth of Venus”, by Sandro Botticelli, 1485-1486

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Tierney Jordan Dozier, Discussion 7

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Jake Andrew Gentile, Discussion 4

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Together these feminine artworks from the Renaissance tell the audience something about the culture of the period. For example the paintings portraying Mary the mother of Jesus, present how Mary was perceived by the Renaissance culture. No matter the event happening Mary is always presented in a good and modest light. She is a symbol representing the “perfect women”. The Annunciation presents the Angel Gabriel, coming to Mary and announces the Incarnation of God. Mary, who is the embodiment of the perfect, innocent women agrees to this task that comes with a great responsibility.  Meanwhile, in the Birth of Venus, the audience is presented with a completely different tone. Venus is presented in a shell, which represents beauty. Venus’ naked body, exhibits a powerful powerful goddess in a more vulnerable state. Together Mary and Venus are both examples of powerful female archetypes that repetitively occur throughout the history of art.

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“The Virgin and Child”, attributed to Raphael, 1509-1511 C.E

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“The Virgin and Child”, attributed to Raphael, 1509-1511 C.E

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Bella Rose Garabedian, Discussion 3