Fede Galizia: A Pioneer of Still Life in Early Modern Europe Fede Galizia, born around 1578 and tragically passing away circa 1630, remains a captivating enigma within the history of early modern art. While overshadowed by some of her contemporaries, this Italian painter carved out a unique and significant niche for herself – primarily through her groundbreaking explorations of still life painting. Her story is one of quiet determinat…