A sculptural representation of female equality and wisdom in historically male-dominated spaces and depictions.
The Three Wise Women reimagines a pre-existing statue of Athena through a feminist lens. Inspired by both the Adoration of the Magi and Athena, the Greek Goddess of Wisdom, these influences were merged to challenge the traditional male portrayal of wisdom by transforming the biblical story of the Three Wise Men into a symbolic female counterpart, celebrating women’s often overlooked and underrepresented intellectualism and wisdom.
Gentile da Fabriano, 1423
Giovanni di Paolo, 1450