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Gentileschi

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[jen-tl-es-kee, jen-tee-les-kee] / ˌdʒɛn tlˈɛs ki, ˌdʒɛn tiˈlɛs ki /

noun

  1. Artemisia 1593?–1652?, Italian painter.


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In Valentino by Alessandro Michele, they used Italian Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi as inspiration, according to Vogue, and the “Killing of a Sacred Elmo” vibes were in your face, in a good way.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

In the popular telling, Claudel is to France what Gentileschi was to Italy and Kahlo to Mexico: the overlooked artist as victim — a casualty not just once, but twice.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2024

Artemisia Gentileschi was the greatest female painter of her generation and won acclaim during her lifetime, the Royal Collection Trust said.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2023

While in Florence, Gentileschi also won commissions from the Medici family.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2022

We learned about the artist, Artemisia Gentileschi, in art class last year.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez

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