Artemisia at the National Gallery
Be inspired by the life and legend of Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi
The painter who fought back
Get to know the 17th-Century Baroque artist with the inspiring story
Piece Together the Pivotal Moments
Explore an interactive timeline of the artist's life and work (1593–1656)
Fearless, determined, and independent
Discover more about how Artemisia made her career her own and brought women to the forefront
Inspiring women today
Let the MOBO-award-winning singer-songwriter FKA twigs guide you through Artemisia's paintings
7 Contemporary Artists Inspired by Artemisia
Katy Hessel, founder of the Great Women Artists project, explores her enduring spirit
Women taking centre stage
The strong female leads in Artemisia's paintings
Wild at art
Actor Ellice Stevens gets to know the artist's work by retracing her steps across Europe
High art
What happened when the artist was invited to the royal court and joined forces with her father
Artemisia on Artemisia
How Did Artemisia See Herself?
How and why Artemisia used her own image in her paintings
"With me your Illustrious Lordship will not lose and you will find the spirit of Caesar in the soul of a woman"- Artemisia Gentileschi
Painting powerful women
Artemisia made females a force to be reckoned with
Traditional stories with a twist
The saints behind the stories
Explore the symbolism in Artemisia's work
Artemisia's Italy
Discover the key places and moments in Artemisia's life
London calling
Artemisia's visits to her father in the court of King Charles I
The customer is king
How Artemisia Reached Celebrity Status
Discover the praise she received for her artistic talents...and sharp tongue
Keeping it in the family
Learn more about Artemisia's father Orazio and his influence
Like father, like daughter
Compare their two interpretations of the same subject
A new life for Saint Catherine
Artemisia's self portrait analysed, revitalised and taken on tour
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Are you a teacher or parent?
The Life and Art of Artemisia Gentileschi
A downloadable lesson plan that can be used by teachers in class or by students to work through at their own pace
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