This name was borne by Saint Plautilla of Rome (died 67 AD), an early Christian saint who was allegedly baptized by Saint Peter and witnessed the martyrdom of Saint Paul; honoured by both Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, her feast day is May 20. Another notable bearer was Sister Plautilla Nelli of Florence (1524–1588), a Dominican nun who taught herself painting and became celebrated for her religious art.Plautilla Bricci (or Plautilla Brizio; 1616-1705) was a 17th-century Roman architect, painter and sculptor; she was the only female architect of her day. Her most famous work is Villa Benedetti (Villa il Vascello) near the Porta San Pancrazio, Rome. She also designed the third chapel on the left aisle in the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi, Rome, dedicated to St. Louis, having also painted the altarpiece in this chapel.
Another notable bearer was Sister Plautilla Nelli of Florence (1524–1588), a Dominican nun who taught herself painting and became celebrated for her religious art.
Plautilla Bricci (or Plautilla Brizio; 1616-1705) was a 17th-century Roman architect, painter and sculptor; she was the only female architect of her day. Her most famous work is Villa Benedetti (Villa il Vascello) near the Porta San Pancrazio, Rome. She also designed the third chapel on the left aisle in the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi, Rome, dedicated to St. Louis, having also painted the altarpiece in this chapel.