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Danaë by Artemisia Gentileschi

Danaë

Artemisia Gentileschi · 1612

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Artist
Artemisia Gentileschi
Date
1612
Location
Saint Louis Art Museum
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THE ARTIST

Artemisia Gentileschi

Artemisia Gentileschi, a groundbreaking Baroque painter, defied expectations to become one of the most celebrated artists of the 17th century, known for her powerful depictions of women.

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