Artemisia Gentileschi, Judith Slaying Holofernes, Uffizi, Florence, Italy. Detail.
In art history, few figures embody strength, talent, and defiance as vividly as Artemisia Gentileschi. A painter who overcame immense personal and societal obstacles, Gentileschi created works that challenged stereotypes of women artists and asserted the presence of women in art. Known for her dramatic compositions, masterful use of light, and powerful depictions of women, she was one of the most accomplished painters of her time. How well do you know her life, work, and legacy? Put your knowledge to the test with this Artemisia Gentileschi quiz!
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Artemisia Gentileschi, Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting, Royal Collection Trust, London, UK.
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Elizabeth Provost is a visual arts journalist, editor, and scholar of the Italian Renaissance based in Toronto, Canada. Learn more about her on her website: www.elizabethprovost.com
Marva Becker
Univ. of NO - Fine Arts and History; Fine Artist, Professional Graphic Designer, Art Historian, Historian, Musician; worked at the New Orleans Museum of Art and MS Museum of Art; Archeology buff and learning enthusiast!
