The Biography of Artemisia Gentileschi

Artemisia was born in Rome on July 8, 1593. Artemisia was the first child of the painter, Orazio Gentileschi. Orazio was one of the greatest representatives of the school, Caravaggio. Artemisia started painting in her father's workshop. Artemisia was much more talented than her brothers that were working next to her. She learned drawing, how to mix colors, and how to paint. Since her father took the style of painting from Caravaggio during that time, her style was influenced from Caravaggio as well. However, her approach to subject was different from her father's.