Despite the countless prejudices against females engaging in what was believed to be a male’s area of expertise, Artemisia Gentileschi, gained a reputation, and established herself as a successful artist. Gentileschi’s artistic journey was not about revenge, but a fight for recognition of her unbelievable talent amidst her contemporary. Present-day she is recognized as one of the utmost accomplished and expressionistic artist of the era. However, Artemisia did not earn the respect as a female artist nor her reputation without hindrance.
Artemisia encountered numerous rejections and obstacles to prove her capability in a male dominant subject. Artemisia Gentileschi had an advantage, as the daughter of the painter Orazio Gentileschi, to study
Artemisia encountered numerous rejections and obstacles to prove her capability in a male dominant subject. Artemisia Gentileschi had an advantage, as the daughter of the painter Orazio Gentileschi, to study