I have made a solemn vow never to send my drawings, because people have cheated me.

Le opere parleranno da sé.

Artemisia Gentileschi

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Artemisia Gentileschi

Born in Rome in 1593, Gentileschi was the most important woman painter of the Baroque. Her powerful depictions of biblical heroines combine Caravaggesque drama with personal intensity.

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The works will speak for themselves.

My illustrious lordship, I will show you what a woman can do.

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