Artemisia was one of the first female artists to paint historical and religious paintings. Despite her talent, Artemisia was denied access to the professional academies for art due to her sex but she would in her lifetime be the first female painter to become a member of the Accademia di Arte del Disegno in Florence.
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Mary MagdaleneOne is able to see the growth of art during this period through the arch of one artist catalogue. With works moving from broader narrative themes to a single dramatic moment that emphasized more violent and voyeuristic aspects but then this was true of the entire era.
'Lucretia' this is my personal favoritePopular scenes where taken from the Apocrypha and other ancient text on mythology. In these works I’m able to see the birth of the Romantic Movement that would follow two full centuries later.
'Judith Slaying Holofernes' this is her opus magnumFor me her work holds a personal significance I cannot explain beyond saying my soul recognize immediately her intent, if that makes any sense.
'Judith and Her Maidservant' and this follows well her opus
All my love,
Simone
A great painter, in a time where there weren't many like her
ReplyDeleteVery intense. You see the motif of the work and it's a little bit garish, but then, as you said, it leads to a whole new era.
ReplyDeleteIt would have been so easy for her to become discouraged and turn to other things. I'm so glad she didn't! I find the expressions on the faces of the women in 'Judith Slaying Holofernes' very intriguing.
ReplyDeleteBold and unique. "A" was not afraid to take chances with her art. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed this very much.
ReplyDeleteNot exactly a bundle of fun, was she! I wonder who chose her subject matter.
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these are beautiful and striking. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Simone! All the more reason to feel good as woman... (^_^) oxx
ReplyDeleteIn my local pub, there is a print of 'Judith Slaying Holofernes' on the wall, and the caption underneath reads, "Never, EVER mess with our female bar-staff."
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this lovely post about Artemisia Gentileschi!! I didn't know her well: I only knew her name. Many painters have drawn Judith. I have never seen her Judith before. It is really good! Judith's facial expression is beyond words. I like Klimt's Judith too. Thank you for sharing!
Dear Simone!-)*
ReplyDeleteThtank you so much for these post,for sharing these beautiful paintings and you story!
I like'' Marie Magdaline'',this painting speeks me very much!
Many hugs and Love,
***Violetta***