Artemisia
Artemisia by Nathalie Ferlut is a captivating biography published by Beehive Books in 2021. This English-language edition, spanning 97 pages, presents a full-color graphic novel that explores the life of Artemisia Gentileschi, a pioneering Italian Baroque painter. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of Artemisia’s daughter, who engages her mother in discussions about their family history, providing a unique lens on the artist’s experiences and achievements.
Readers will find a detailed account of Artemisia’s life, from her formative years in her father’s painting studio in Rome to the challenges she faced, including a traumatic experience with a tutor and the subsequent trial. The book also highlights her successful career, showcasing her commissions from influential patrons such as the Medici and the English royal family. This biography not only delves into the historical context of Artemisia’s work but also addresses themes related to women artists and their contributions to art history.
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The English-language edition of Nathalie Ferlut and Tamia Baudouin’s stunning biography of Artemisia Gentileschi, the trailblazing Italian baroque painter, originally published in French.
This full-color graphic novel recounts the remarkable story of Artemisia, whose life story is told through the lens of Artemisia’s daughter as she questions her mother about their family history. The ensuing tale spans most of Gentileschi’s life, beginning with her childhood in Rome in her father’s painting studio, to the sexual abuse she experienced at the hands of a tutor and the arduous trial that followed, as well as the highlights of her prolific career in which she received commissions from clients as powerful as the Medici and the English royal family and became the first woman admitted to the prestigious Academy of Arts in Florence.
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