Artemisia Gentileschi
1593–1653 · Italian · 10 artworks
BaroqueTenebrismTenebrismDramatic compositionRealistic depiction of figuresEmphasis on female protagonistsIntense emotional expression
artist bio
Artemisia Gentileschi was a highly accomplished Italian Baroque painter, celebrated for her dramatic and emotionally charged depictions of historical and mythological subjects. She overcame significant societal barriers to become one of the most recognized female artists of her time, influencing generations of artists with her powerful narratives and masterful technique.
what you'll learn
Studying Gentileschi's work allows students to explore the use of dramatic lighting and composition to convey powerful narratives and emotions. Students will also learn about the challenges faced by female artists in the Baroque period and how Gentileschi defied those limitations.
related: Caravaggio, Peter Paul Rubens, Jusepe de Ribera
10 artworks
Judith and her Maidservant
1613
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Portrait of a Condottiero
1622
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Saint Cecilia as a Lute Player
1620
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Lucretia
1642
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Minerva
1640
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Dame assise de trois-quarts
1620
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Clio, the Muse of History
1632
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Judith Slaying Holofernes
1620
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Woman Playing a Lute
1629
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Self-portrait as a Female Martyr
1615
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