Christine de Pizan (also Christine de Pisan) was a talented French writer and poet who championed women and stood up against misogynism. Several of her significant works, including The Book of the City of Ladies, included illustrations of her in the manuscripts. Here is a selection of those images, revealing Christine as mother, writer, and teacher.
Christine de Pizan Picture Gallery
Images from manuscripts depicting Christine de Pizan
From Melissa Snell, About.com
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