Women often remain behind the scenes of history unless they play the role of a mother or an insidious villain. But why are these images ingrained in our minds and where did they come from?The answer lies in the fates of the heroines of Scripture, who have formed a number of archetypes: from militant beauties to God-fearing missionaries.Kaya Harutyunyan, author of the popular Zen blog "arts_tobe", will tell you:• How gender stereotypes were consolidated in society through painting and sculpture.• Why the canon of the Virgin Mary's appearance has changed from era to era.• How female characters turned from preachers into temptresses and penitents.