Baroque Museum of Catalonia in Manresa Lacks Works Created by Women

An International Women's Day tour explores the historical invisibility of female artists in the collection.

Generic image of a museum interior featuring Baroque style paintings and sculptures.
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Generic image of a museum interior featuring Baroque style paintings and sculptures.

The Baroque Museum of Catalonia in Manresa confirmed during an International Women's Day event that its current collection does not include any works officially attributed to female artists.

The guided tour, led by Marta Sánchez, aimed to uncover the hidden role of women during the Baroque period. While the walls lack female signatures, women played crucial roles as workshop managers and patrons. A notable example is Elisabet Vicenç, who managed her late husband's workshop and commissioned works for Reus.
The session also highlighted historical figures such as Sofonisba Anguissola and Artemisia Gentileschi, who overcame societal barriers to become renowned painters. In Manresa, the tour emphasized the íñigas, women like Jerònima and Agnès Pujol who supported Saint Ignatius of Loyola during the 16th century.