The first daughter of a renowned Mannerist artist from Rome noticed the talent of his little girl and he trained her to become a famous artist herself. Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1656) was the daughter of Orazio Gentileschi and the prime example of a child prodigy. She was painting professional artworks for patrons at the age of …
Artemisia Gentileschi
One of the greatest female painters in history learned the trade from her father, a man who was a renowned artist himself. Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1656) was the daughter of Orazio Gentillischi (1563-1639), a Mannerist artist from Pisa who was heavily influenced by a famous Baroque artist. Often painting Biblical stories, mythological figures, and sensual women, …