Who was... Artemisia Gentileschi?
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Hero: Artemisia Gentileschi was born in Rome in 1593. Her father was a painter. He taught her and her brothers to paint.
Above: As a young woman, Artemisia became a professional painter. This was unusual: painting was considered a man’s profession at the time.
She painted stories from ancient history and the Bible. Her paintings often show women as strong and determined.
Artemisia worked for important patrons in Florence, Rome, Naples and London. At the same time, she had five children.
After her lifetime, her paintings were overlooked for centuries. People even thought that her father or another man had painted them.
Today, Artemisia is recognised as one of the most important painters of her time. Her paintings inspire people with their stories of strength and courage.