Episode 005: Artemisia Gentelleschi

Judith Slaying Holofernes (Naples Version)

Judith Slaying Holofernes by Caravaggio

 This painting by Caravaggio is often pointed to to show the difference in approach when looked at from a man's point of view rather than a woman's.

Judith and her Maidservant

 Artemisia would often revisit the same paintings or take from different parts of a story she'd already painted.

Susanna and the Elders

Lucretia

Some other paintings by Artemisia.

To learn more about Artemisia Gentelleschi and her life visit http://www.artemisia-gentileschi.com/index.shtml

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