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Artemisia Gentileschi. 1590-1652 By: Emilie Fisher. Bio. Was born in Rome, Italy on July 8 th ,1593 Was raped at the age of 17 by Agostino Tassi. This is the reasoning behind her paintings. Married Pierantonio Stiattesi and they had four sons
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Artemisia Gentileschi 1590-1652 By: Emilie Fisher
Bio • Was born in Rome, Italy on July 8th,1593 • Was raped at the age of 17 by Agostino Tassi. • This is the reasoning behind her paintings. • Married Pierantonio Stiattesi and they had four sons • and one daughter together and they lived in Florence • Returned to Rome in 1621 • Died in 1652 in Naples, Italy
Susanna and the Elders • Made in 1610 • Story behind this painting is that A1rtemisia was raped at the age of 17 by Agostino Tassi and Cosimo Quorlis. • Was made when she was 17 years old.
Judith and her Maidservant • Was made in 1613-1614
Judith Beheading Holofernes • Was made in 1614-1620
Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes • Was made in 1625