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Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–1656) was an Italian Baroque painter and one of the most important female artists of the era. She is best known for her dramatic depictions of strong women from mythology, the Bible, and history, often portrayed in moments of great intensity and emotion. Her work is closely associated with Caravaggio’s style, particularly in her use of chiaroscuro (the contrast between light and dark).

Artemisia's personal history had a profound influence on her art. She was one of the first women to pursue a successful career in painting, despite the challenges of the male-dominated world of Renaissance art. Her early life was marked by tragedy and trauma, including being raped by her tutor, Agostino Tassi. The trial that followed became a public scandal, but Gentileschi channelled her personal pain into her art, creating powerful works that often featured themes of female strength, revenge, and resilience.

Paintings shown in order of appearance:
Self Portrait as a Lute Player
Self Portrait as the Allegory of Painting
Judith Slaying Holofernes
Jael and Sisera
Susanna and the Elders
Lucretia
Artemisia’s signature from The Annunciation

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