Artesmisia Gentileschi (17th century Italian artist)

Apr 02, 2008 - Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1652/1653), is a painter, and the daughter of well-known Roman artist, Orazio Gentileschi (1563-1639), and was one of the first women artists to achieve recognition in the male-dominated world of post-Renaissance art. In an era when female artists were limited to portrait painting and imitative poses, she was the first woman to paint major historical and religious scenarios. Born in Rome in 1593, she received her early training from her father. - 5 Comments