Rosalba Carriera (1673–1757) was a pioneering Venetian painter best known for her exquisite pastel portraits and significant contribution to the Rococo movement. Originally trained in miniature painting, she gained fame for her delicate and emotionally resonant works that depicted aristocrats and intellectuals of 18th-century Europe. Her mastery of soft pastels was groundbreaking and helped elevate the medium from decorative to high art. Carriera’s clientele included royalty such as Louis XV and Augustus the Strong, and her work was celebrated across Italy, France, and beyond. As one of the first female members of the French Royal Academy, she broke gender barriers in a male-dominated field. Her portraits, often characterized by luminous skin tones, intricate lace, and expressive eyes, embodied the elegance and sensitivity of Rococo aesthetics. Later in life, she tragically lost her sight, but her legacy lived on, influencing artists who followed. Rosalba Carriera remains one of the most important women artists of the 18th century, revered for both her technical innovation and her role in reshaping portraiture.