Dimensions
137 x 191 x 14mm
Artemisia Gentileschi is still an enigmatic figure, a mysteriously fascinating and legendary one. But who was the real Artemisia? A victim of rape as an adolescent, an event that conditioned her whole life? A painter who was obsessed by deep-rooted violence which she avenged on her canvases? Or are we instead before a female artist of such talent that she alone was capable of becoming successful in an era dominated by men. With the help of leading historians we set out on a journey to discover an Artemisia Gentileschi who, in the space of just a few years, thanks to her compelling talent and willpower, rose to become a member of the florentine and Roman elite, as well as being the mother of four children and the first woman to make a living through her painting. 57 mins duration. English, Italian and French.
