Figurae are images of art objects, architecture, archaeological
remains, site-plans, and maps related to religious women and
their communities. Traditionally, mainstream history and art
history has neglected women's creation and patronage of the
arts, as well as the architecture and art of medieval women's
communities. Hence our Figurae contain two kinds of images: -
Images representantive of a broad range of communities, artists,
genres, regions, and periods. - Images of objects and
architecture previously unknown or neglected by other scholars.
Our purpose is to collect and make easily accessible well
described images that are normally difficult for scholars,
students, and teachers to find. We are grateful to our
collaborators at the Beinecke Library of Yale University, the
Index of Christian Art at Princeton University, and the Getty
Research Institute, among others. PLEASE NOTE: All images
published here remain the property of original creators or
owners. Please observe laws of copyright and fair use.