Patroness Collection

The Feodorovskaya Mother of God with the Wonders, Mid of the 19th cen Artist: Russian icon
The Feodorovskaya Mother of God with the Wonders, Mid of the 19th cen.. From a private collection

LADY GODIVA, 11th CENTURY. Wife of Leofric, Earl of Mercia. Anglo-Saxon gentlewoman, patron of the arts, equestrienne, and tax protester. Lady Godiva riding nude on a horse

Madonna della Misericordia (Madonna of Mercy), c. 1500. Found in the collection of Museo Diocesano, Orte

Mary, the Mother of Jesus, Mid of the 19th cen Artist: Russian icon
Mary, the Mother of Jesus, Mid of the 19th cen.. From a private collection

Portrait of Mary Herbert (1561-1621), Countess of Pembroke, from Lodge s
KW179835 Portrait of Mary Herbert (1561-1621), Countess of Pembroke, from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (engraving) by English School

Ma patronne, c.1903. Creator: Louis Welden Hawkins
Ma patronne, c.1903. My patroness

The Virgin of Humility (Madonna dell'Umilitá), c. 1450. Creator: Angelico, Fra Giovanni, da Fiesole (ca. 1400-1455)
The Virgin of Humility (Madonna dell'Umilita), c. 1450. Found in the collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Annunciation to Saint Anne (From the Scenes from the Life of Joachim), 1304-1306. Found in the collection of the Cappella degli Scrovegni, Padua

Madonna and Child (From the Cornalba Polyptych), c. 1496. Creator: Caselli, Cristoforo (ca 1460-1521)
Madonna and Child (From the Cornalba Polyptych), c. 1496. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

The Presentation in the Temple, from The Life of the Virgin, c. 1505. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
The Presentation in the Temple, from The Life of the Virgin, c. 1505. Private Collection

Madonna della Misericordia (Madonna of Mercy), 1573. Creator: Titian (1488-1576)
Madonna della Misericordia (Madonna of Mercy), 1573. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Pitti, Florence

The Virgin of Tikhvin with Border Scenes, c1500. Found in the Collection of State Open-air Museum of History and Architecture Novgorodian Kremlin, Novgorod

Carla Thorneycroft, philanthropist and patron of the arts
Carla Thorneycroft, Baroness Thorneycroft (1914-2007), formerly Countess Carla Roberti, born Carla Maria Concetta Francesca Malagola Cappi

MS Gen1111 f. 210 Saint Cecilia and Saint Valerian, illustration from
780474 MS Gen1111 f.210 Saint Cecilia and Saint Valerian, illustration from Legenda Aurea by Jacobus de Voragine, c.1405-10 (vellum) by Flemish School, (15th century); Glasgow University Library

Saint Cecilia
3433608 Saint Cecilia by Gentileschi, Artemisia (1597-c.1651); Galleria Spada, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Gentileschi Artemisia 1593-1652 " Santa Cecilia" - Roma)

Isis, illustration from De Mulieribus Claris by Giovanni Boccaccio
3120567 Isis, illustration from De Mulieribus Claris by Giovanni Boccaccio (colour litho) by Italian School; Private Collection; (add.info)

St Cecilia, 1890 (stained glass)
3475361 St Cecilia, 1890 (stained glass) by Brown, John William (1842-1928); St Laurence Church, Alvechurch, Birmingham, UK; eAlastair Carew-Cox; out of copyright

Isabella d Este, Marquise of Mantua, The patroness of Aldus Manutius (engraving)
5995266 Isabella d Este, Marquise of Mantua, The patroness of Aldus Manutius (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isabella d Este, Marquise of Mantua)

Profile of Isis, Temple of Seti I, Abydos (wall paiting)
THT3120570 Profile of Isis, Temple of Seti I, Abydos (wall paiting) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); (add.info.: Isis is a goddess from the polytheistic pantheon of Egypt)

Representation of Isis, illustration from Monuments of Egypt and Nubia
GIA3120569 Representation of Isis, illustration from Monuments of Egypt and Nubia, by Ippolito Rosellini (colour litho) by Italian School

Minerva as patroness of Arts and Sciences, 1600-05 (oil on copper)
1190565 Minerva as patroness of Arts and Sciences, 1600-05 (oil on copper) by Elsheimer, Adam (1578-1610); 8.6x14.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; German

Patron and Patronesss Visit to the Village School (engraving)
1618441 Patron and Patronesss Visit to the Village School (engraving) by Faed, Thomas (1826-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patron and Patronesss Visit to the Village School)

Madonna and Child, 1529. Creator: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
Madonna and Child, 1529. Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel

La Grande Toilette (The Patroness), from Le Monument du Costume, 1777

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, ca 1502-1504. Creator: Carpaccio, Vittore (1460-1526)
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, ca 1502-1504. Found in the Collection of Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Presentation at the Temple (Predella Panel of the Oddi Altarpiece), 1503. Creator
Presentation at the Temple (Predella Panel of the Oddi Altarpiece), 1503. Found in the Collection of Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, 1519. Creator: Master of the Danube School
The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, 1519. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, End of 16th cen Creator: Vecchi, Giovanni de (1536-1614)
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, End of 16th cen.. Found in the Collection of Museo Civico, Sansepolcro

The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 1286. Found in the Collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran), Yerevan

The Virgin of Tikhvin, 16th century. Found in the Collection of State A. Rublyov Museum of Ancient Russian Art, Moscow

The Nativity of the Virgin, 1779. Private Collection

The Birth of the Virgin, 1744. Found in the Collection of Petit Palais, Muse e des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Initial A. The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, c. 1550. Found in the collection of San Marco, Florence

Virgin and Child with Saints Francis and John the Baptist. Found in the Collection of Fondazione Cini, Venezia

The Feodorovskaya Mother of God, 1719. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Madonna della Misericordia (Madonna of Mercy), 1564. Found in the collection of Galleria Nazionale, Parma

Madonna della Misericordia (Madonna of Mercy), 1462. Found in the collection of Pinacoteca Comunale, Palazzo Vallemani, Assisi

Virgin and Child with Saints John the Baptist, Dominic, Francis and Paul, c. 1425
Virgin and Child with Saints John the Baptist, Dominic, Francis and Paul, c.1425. Found in the collection of Galleria Nazionale, Parma

The Virgin Eleousa of Kykkos. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Architecture, History and Art, Vladimir

The Nativity of the Virgin, ca 1521. Artist: Huber, Wolf (1480 / 5-1553)
The Nativity of the Virgin, ca 1521. Found in the collection of Dompfarrkirche St. Nikolaus, Feldkirch

Madonna della Misericordia (Madonna of Mercy), 1342. Artist: Daddi, Bernardo (1290-1350)
Madonna della Misericordia (Madonna of Mercy), 1342. Found in the collection of Museum of the Bigallo, Florence

The Presentation in the Temple. Artist: Carracci, Lodovico (1555-1619)
The Presentation in the Temple. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

The Birth of the Virgin. Artist: De Beer, Jan (ca 1475-1528)
The Birth of the Virgin. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

The Mother of God Our Lady of Pochayiv. Artist: Anonymous
The Mother of God Our Lady of Pochayiv. Found in the collection of Ivan Honchar Museum Kiev

The Nativity of the Virgin. Artist: Anonymous
The Nativity of the Virgin. Found in the collection of Ivan Honchar Museum Kiev

The Presentation in the Temple. Artist: Gentile da Fabriano (ca 1370-1427)
The Presentation in the Temple. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Presentation in the Temple. Artist: Swabian master (active ca. 1500)
The Presentation in the Temple. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

The Birth of the Virgin. Artist: Master of Konstanz (active ca 1430)
The Birth of the Virgin. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

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"Patroness: Celebrating the Power and Influence of Remarkable Women Throughout History" From the bold Lady Godiva, who defied societal norms in 11th century England, to the serene Madonna della Misericordia, these women have left an indelible mark on art and culture. Lady Godiva, an Anglo-Saxon gentlewoman and patron of the arts, not only challenged oppressive taxation but also fearlessly rode nude on a horse to advocate for justice. Jules LeFebvre's lithograph captures her audacity beautifully. The iconic Madonna of Mercy from the 16th century reminds us of Mary's compassion as she extends her protective mantle over humanity. This Russian icon portrays Mary, Mother of Jesus, radiating love and mercy towards all. Mary Herbert, Countess of Pembroke, depicted in Lodge's portrait exudes elegance and intellect. As a patroness herself during the Renaissance period, she supported artists and writers alike with her generous spirit. Carla Thorneycroft stands out as a modern-day philanthropist whose dedication to supporting the arts has transformed countless lives. Her unwavering commitment echoes that of historical patronesses like Isabella d'Este - Marquise of Mantua - who nurtured Aldus Manutius' printing endeavors during the Italian Renaissance. Intricate stained glass artwork featuring St. Cecilia showcases both her musical talent and devotion to Christianity throughout history. From ancient times to stained glass windows in churches today; Saint Cecilia continues to inspire through her heavenly melodies. Isis emerges from Giovanni Boccaccio's De Mulieribus Claris as a symbol of feminine strength and wisdom in ancient mythology. The enchanting wall painting found at Temple Seti I in Abydos further immortalizes Isis' captivating presence. As we explore these diverse examples spanning centuries, it becomes evident that patronesses are more than mere benefactors; they embody resilience, creativity, and the power to shape society.