Due to the Renaissance's emphasis on the arts and humanities, the social status of artists enjoyed an immense "boost." Women artists, while facing many obstacles and restrictions due to their sex, fought for their place within the male-dominated art world. Artist Catharina van Hemessen was a such a frontrunner, innovator, and rebel of the Northern Renaissance, leaving an important mark on the course of art history. I present to you: Catharina van Hemessen. Sit back, relax & enjoy.