Here is where to ask questions about Artemisia. Date: May 9, 2009 11:35:49 PM PDT Author: Christine Parker I may not be able to answer all your questions about Artemisia, but I will try and help. Christine Parker   Reply to this Post

Judith Date: May 10, 2009 12:55:58 AM PDT Author: John Presumably Artemesia's depictions of Judith decapitating Holfernes might have been a little offputting to prospective ( male) patrons, more used to women portrayed for their beauty. Do we know whether they were commissioned by anybody, or did Artemesia initiate them. Also do we know what happened to them , particularly where they were hung ? Thanks   Reply to this Post

Judith Date: May 10, 2009 1:16:30 AM PDT Author: Christine Parker Originally Posted by John: Presumably Artemesia's depictions of Judith decapitating Holfernes might havebeen a little offputting to prospective ( male) patrons, more used to women portrayed for their beauty. Do we know whether they were commissioned by anybody, or did Artemesia initiate them. Also do we know what happened to them , particularly where they were hung ? Thanks Thank you for the very first question of the Forum, John, and good one to start with, might I say. Artemisia did two copies of this painting: Th first can be found in the Museo di Capolodimonte, Naples. http://www.artemisia-gentileschi.com/judith1.html She painted this in 1612-3, at the age of 19-20, probably too young and not well-known enough to gain a commission at that age. The second at is in the Uffizi, Florence http://www.artemisia-gentileschi.com/judith4.html It was painted in 1620 and it is reported that the owner, Grand Duchess Maria Luisa de' Medici, hid the painting from view as she considered too horrifying to behold. In 2002, it received its first public display at the Uffizi Gallery. Christine Parker   Reply to this Post

Judith Date: May 14, 2009 3:40:28 AM PDT Author: Christine Parker Just a follow-up on the last post: The Florence Judith appears to have been done for none other than the Grand Duke Cosimo de'Medici, indicating just how highly Artemisia was regarded in Florence with a few years of moving there. Christine Parker   Reply to this Post

Are there any other Judith paintings that Artemesia made? Date: May 27, 2009 10:58:32 AM PDT Author: jaredrod I am trying to find one that I thought I saw at the Metropolitan Museum of Art roughly 8 or 9 years ago. It was one where Judith stood in the foreground with Holofernes's head in one hand and a sword in the other. I vaguely remember wearing a yellow dress, but I'm not sure. Thanks in advance for any assistance.   Reply to this Post

Date: Jun 2, 2009 3:54:32 AM PDT Author: Christine Parker I think I know the painting that you mean. http://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/html/a/allori/cristofa/judith_h.html If so, it is by Cristofano Allori, who was good friends with Artemisia, and in fact god-father to one of her children. The general style is not unlike Artemisia, however, Allori makes Judith younger, more attractive and feminine. Christine Parker   Reply to this Post

Caravaggio and Artemisia Date: Jul 3, 2009 12:08:15 AM PDT Author: Bobblegam Hey Guys, I'm an IB art student, and I'm doing my extended Essay on a comparison between Judith Slaying Holfernes by Caravaggio and Artemisia's version of the story. I kind of chose the topic because I wanted to bring out the student-teacher comparison and also the portrayal of such a theme through the eyes of a Lady, especially in times when everything was fairly male-dominated, and especially since the hardships Artemisia experienced throughout her life would have considerably influenced her paintings. Is there any other aspects I should explore? What are your inputs on this? Oh and I especially need help with Book reference. What books can I use as Resources? I really appreciate your help. :) Thank you.   Reply to this Post

Caravaggio and Artemisia Date: Jul 13, 2009 11:10:01 AM PDT Author: Christine Parker Here are the book references http://www.artemisia-gentileschi.com/faq.html#books Christine Parker   Reply to this Post

Caravaggio and Artemisia Date: Dec 29, 2009 2:05:42 PM PST Author: AngelaS Originally Posted by Bobblegam: Hey Guys, I'm an IB art student, and I'm doing my extended Essay on a comparison between Judith Slaying Holfernes by Caravaggio and Artemisia's version of the story. I kind of chose the topic because I wanted to bring out the student-teacher comparison and also the portrayal of such a theme through the eyes of a Lady, especially in times when everything was fairly male-dominated, and especially since the hardships Artemisia experienced throughout her life would have considerably influenced her paintings. Is there any other aspects I should explore? What are your inputs on this? Oh and I especially need help with Book reference. What books can I use as Resources? I really appreciate your help. :) Thank you. [/quote Hi there, I am doing a dissertation on a similar theme. What is an IB student and how are you getting on? I notice that the quote was a while ago but would be interested in your reply. Angela   Reply to this Post

Here is where to ask questions about Artemisia. Date: Mar 21, 2010 7:03:44 AM PDT Author: vbeausauvage Greetings from France. My trio which is called Artemisia, will be creating a show/concert based on this artist and her relationship with Gallilei. From the Alexandra Lapierre book, we have an exerpt of a letter she wrote to him in october 1635. Is the entire letter translated somewhere into French or English ? I know that the original is in the National library of Florence among Galilei's other documents. (Mss. Gal. P.I.T., XII, f° 269-270). Many thanks for any advice, Valerie Loomer   Reply to this Post