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Rediscovering Female Artists of the Renaissance

Women in Art: A Private Tour Through Italy
  • Dates: September 26 – October 5, 2025
  • Group Size: 8 – 12 participants
  • Price: $8,950 per person (shared room)
  • Single Supplement: +$1,700
  • Deposit: 40% required to reserve your place

Explore the lives of two groundbreaking figures: Artemisia Gentileschi, the celebrated Baroque artist, and Suor Plautilla Nelli, Florence’s pioneering female artist. Discover Artemisia’s journey as the first woman to join the Accademia del Disegno and her newfound recognition through major exhibitions. Learn about Suor Plautilla, a self-taught nun who created a workshop in her convent and produced works for the Florentine nobility.

Indulge in authentic Italian cuisine, featuring truffle-infused dishes and artisanal cheeses, paired with exclusive wine tastings in the picturesque countryside. Experience the vibrant local culture as you stroll through medieval villages and enjoy private access to art collections, engaging with conservators for unique insights.

With Artemisia Gold CIC, founded by Jane Adams, your journey supports the restoration of artworks by female artists, making your trip meaningful. Witness the impact of your contributions while celebrating Italy’s rich cultural legacy. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor art, its history, and the incredible women behind it!

For more information about this trip, call 1-603-858-2733 or click here to email Kiki

Leonardo4Children 2024 “From Leonardo to Puccini”

The annual Leonardo4Children Awards Ceremony and charity concert, “From Leonardo to Puccini,” was a resounding success on October 4, 2024, in Brussels, bringing together 550 enthusiastic participants.

The concert showcased the remarkable talents of young singers from Lycée Francais Jean Monnet and European School Brussels IV, alongside a captivating theatre performance of “Le Piccole Canaglie.” We were also thrilled to feature exceptional professional musicians, including Sara Barakat, Olga Artemenko, Phaedra Pribilla, Valentina Volpe Andreazza, Bruno Ispiola, and Laurent Beeckmans.

This event would not have been possible without the support of our partners and the active participation of our attendees. Together, we raised over €3,000 for young people in need in Belgium through the Boost for Talents project of the King Baudouin Foundation. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this meaningful cause!

Sisterhood in Art

October 1, 2024, Palazzo Corsini sul Lungarno

The International Biennial of Antiques in Florence is hosting the conference “Sisterhood in Art” to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the birth of Plautilla Nelli, a pioneering female artist. The event will feature prominent speakers, including Jane Adams, Co-Founder of Caravaggio & Contemporary, Dr. Elisa Gradi, an art historian and lecturer at the Lorenzo de’ Medici Institute, Dr. William Johnson from the Restoration Department, and Dr. Roberta Lapucci, Head of the Restoration Department at LdM. This tribute aims to highlight Nelli’s contributions to art and the importance of women’s voices in the artistic landscape.

From Artemisia Gentileschi to Annya Sand

March 9 – May 20, 2024, Hotel Savoy

During the months of the exhibition, to celebrate the ‘Florentine genius’ and female creativity as you have never seen it before, the Hotel Savoy in Florence created a tour, in collaboration with Artemisia Gold, a non-profit foundation profit dedicated to the research, restoration and exhibition of women’s works of art.

On a journey through the ancient streets of Florence, we discover the stories of extraordinary women who contributed to the art and culture of this Renaissance city. Often in the shadow of their male counterparts, these women have left an indelible mark on the Florentine artistic landscape, the brilliance of which only emerges upon careful exploration. A tour dedicated to them, their hidden works and their fascinating lives, reveals the richness and diversity of female voices in the art of Florence.

Available upon reservation. Request information at enquiries.savoy@roccofortehotels.com

Artemisia Gentileschi: Diagnostic Studies

Coming Soon, Gallery Spada

Explore the diagnostic studies on Artemisia Gentileschi’s masterpieces, the Madonna and Child, and Saint Cecilia at the Spada Gallery. Caravaggio&Contemporary Ltd’s sponsored technical research project has led to significant findings, paving the way for a monographic volume to be published in 2024. The volume, in Italian and English by De Luca publishers, features essays by Francesco Solinas, Adriana Capriotti, Marco Cardinali, and Maria Beatrice De Ruggieri. This publication promises to illuminate Artemisia Gentileschi’s artistry, especially her works in the Spada collection, with new insights derived from technical-scientific research. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the artist’s compositional processes with a rich set of images and technical data.

International Women’s Day: Nelli’s Restoration

March 8, 2024. Santa Maria Novella

Official presentation of the restoration project on a newly found painting by Plautilla Nelli and her workshop. With: Alessia Bettini, Vice Mayor of Florence; Dr. Roberta Lapucci, director of the Restoration Department of Lorenzo de’ Medici Institute; Dr. Catherine Turrill, art historian, and renowned Nelli expert; and Jane Adams, from Caravaggio & Contemporary.