United States or Turkey ? Vote for the TOP Country of the Week !


Her base rival, by her art and falsehood, finally succeeded in convincing Beltrano that Aniella was unworthy, and in his rage he fatally stabbed her, when, at thirty-six, she was in the prime of her beauty and talent. She survived long enough to convince her husband of her innocence and to pardon him for his crime, but he fled from Italy and lived the life of an outcast during ten years.

Another pupil in the studio of Stanzioni was the Beltrano whom Aniella married. He painted in fresco, Aniella in oils, and they were frequently employed together. The fine picture of San Biagio, in the church of Santa Maria della Sanit

He then returned to Naples, where after seven years, tormented by remorse, death came to his release. Domenici generously praised the works of Aniella, and quoted her master, Stanzioni, as saying that she was the equal of the best painters of her time. <b>ROSALBA.</b> See Carriera. <b>ROSSI, PROPERZIA DE.</b> Born in Bologna. 1490-1530.

"Christ Blessing Little Children" is charmingly rendered. At the Academy, 1903, she exhibited a panel for an organ chamber, in low relief. <b>ROSA, ANIELLA DI.</b> 1613-1649. A pupil in Naples of Stanzioni, who, by reason of her violent death, has been called the Neapolitan Sirani.

Few women were attracted to this school, and the only one whose association with the Naturalisti is recorded Aniella di Rosa paid for her temerity with her life. In Rome, Florence, Bologna, Venice, and other Italian cities, there were, in the seventeenth century, many women who made enviable reputations as artists, some of whom were also known for their literary and musical attainments.

Their early married life was very happy, but Aniella was beautiful and Beltrano grew jealous; it is said without cause, through the influence of a woman who loved him and hated Aniella; and in spite of the efforts she made to merit her husband's confidence, his distrust of her increased.