Giovanna Garzoni

Timeline

Born in Ascoli Piceno to a minor aristocratic family.
Began studying painting with her uncle Pietro Gaia.
First visit to Florence, where she met Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–1653).
Produced the Libro de'caratteri Cancellereschi Corsivi.
Returned to Venice and completed a major commission for the Church of the Ospedale degli Incurabili.
May have married the Venetian portraitist Tiberio Tinelli (1586–1639) in 1622. If so, the marriage was dissolved by 1624.
Moved to Naples.
Traveled to Rome
Lived in Turin
Painted the Portrait of Zaga Christ, the earliest known European portrait miniature of a Black sitter.
Traveled between Rome and Florence.
Completed an elaborate altar cloth for Santa Maria Novella in Florence.
Died in Rome in February, leaving her entire estate to the Accademia di San Luca.