Foundress Collection

Dorothy Wadham, nee Petre, c. 1534/1535 - 1618
3116270 Dorothy Wadham, nee Petre, c.1534/1535 - 1618. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wiife of Nicholas Wadham (1531-1609)

Grave effigies in St Saviours Southwark
6340427 Grave effigies in St Saviours Southwark by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: Grave effigies in St Saviours Southwark)

Grave effigy of Sir Nicholas Throkmorton, St. Catherine Cree
Grave effigy of Sir Nicholas Throkmorton, 1516-1571, Chief Butler of England, in the church of St. Catherine Cree, Aldgate

Santa Catalina Monastery, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo
Monastery of Santa Catalina, Arequipa, Peru, Dominican Second Order, circa 1579. The monastery is a monastery of nuns

A priest listens to Colettes preaching. Colette of Corbie, P. C. C. 1381 - 1447
A priest listens to Colettes preaching. Colette of Corbie, P.C.C. 1381 - 1447. French abbess and the foundress of the Colettine Poor Clares

Mathilde De Garlande
MATHILDE DE GARLANDE wife (1) of Hugues de Gallardon, (2) of Mathieu de Montmorency : foundress of Benedictine abbey of Port- Royal, near Paris. Date: CIRCA 1140 - 1223

Isabella Beauchamp
ISABELLA BEAUCHAMP Wife of William Beauchamp and foundress of the Nunnery at Cokehill Date: FLOURISHED 15TH CENTURY

Saint Theresa of Avila and angel with glowing arrow, Pieter de Bailliu (I), 1623 - 1660

Saint Clare, Adriaen Collaert, Theodoor Galle, 1612 - 1618

Saint Teresa, Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, Peter Paul Rubens, Cornelis Galle (II), 1596 - 1659

Saint Clare, print maker: Michael Snijders, 1610 - 1672

Madonna with Saint Anna and Brigitta, Anonymous, 1470 - 1490

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"Foundress: Pioneering Women Who Shaped History" Dorothy Wadham, nee Petre, c. 1534/1535 - 1618: A trailblazing woman who defied societal norms and left a lasting legacy as the foundress of Wadham College in Oxford. Grave effigies in St Saviours Southwark: Silent witnesses to the remarkable lives of those buried beneath them, these intricate sculptures pay homage to the forgotten women who played pivotal roles in history. Grave effigy of Sir Nicholas Throkmorton, St. Catherine Cree: Amidst the grandeur of this memorial lies a hidden story – that of Lady Throkmorton's strength and resilience as she navigated a world dominated by men. Santa Catalina Monastery, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo: This breathtaking image captures the beauty and serenity of Santa Catalina Monastery, founded by visionary women who sought spiritual enlightenment and independence centuries ago. Mathilde De Garlande & Isabella Beauchamp: Two influential medieval figures whose determination shattered gender barriers, leaving an indelible mark on society through their patronage and philanthropy. A priest listens to Colette's preaching. Colette of Corbie, P. C. C. 1381 - 1447. : A charismatic leader and advocate for religious reform, Colette fearlessly challenged conventions as she founded the Colettine Poor Clares order. Santa Catalina Monastery, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo (x4): These captivating images transport us back in time to witness firsthand the profound impact made by courageous women who dared to dream beyond societal expectations. From educational institutions like Wadham College to religious orders such as Santa Catalina Monastery or even individual acts like Mathilde De Garlande's philanthropy – each foundress represents a beacon of inspiration for future generations seeking empowerment and equality.