Gentileschi

[ jen-tl-es-kee; Italian jen-tee-les-kee ]

/ ˌdʒɛn tlˈɛs ki; Italian ˌdʒɛn tiˈlɛs ki /

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Ar·te·mi·sia

[ahr-tuh-mizh-uh, -mizh-ee-uh; Italian ahr-te-mee-zyah], /ˌɑr təˈmɪʒ ə, -ˈmɪʒ i ə; Italian ˌɑr tɛˈmi zyɑ/, 1593?–1652?, Italian painter.

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She was the daughter and pupil of Orazio Lomi who adopted the name Gentileschi from his maternal uncle.
Catalogue of the Gallery of Art of The New York Historical Society|anonymous
Gentileschi formed his style, however, on the finest examples in Rome, assisted by his friend Agostino Tassi.
The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. 1 (of 6)|Luigi Antonio Lanzi
Soon after his marriage he became attached to Artemisia Gentileschi, a celebrated lady painter.
The Browning Cyclopdia|Edward Berdoe
In his colouring, besides his master and Gentileschi, who were both followers of Guido, he imitated Rubens.
The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. 2 (of 6)|Luigi Antonio Lanzi