Italian Word of the Day: Pittrice

Meaning: Female painter, artist

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: The painter creates spring landscapes in her studio.

Context: La pittrice dipinge paesaggi primaverili nel suo studio.

Cultural nugget: Italy has a rich history of pittrici, from Renaissance artist Artemisia Gentileschi to modern times. The feminine form of the word specifically celebrates women's contributions to Italian art history.