Marriage, Sex, and Power in the Renaissance
The Women Behind the Renaissance
Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 4 p.m.
Todd Art Gallery, Todd Art Building, Room 224A | MTSU
Free and open to the public
Behind the masterpieces and the powerful Medici dynasty were women whose marriages, ambitions, and influence helped shape Renaissance Italy. Join MTSU Professor Suzanne Sutherland for an engaging exploration of the Medici women, revealing how they navigated family expectations, political intrigue, and personal challenges to preserve wealth, exercise influence, and shape history.
Presented by Todd Art Gallery as part of Behind the Art. Beyond the History.
For more information: ToddArtGallery@mtsu.edu | 615-898-5532
