Orazio Gentileschi

Orazio Gentileschi, father of Artemisia Gentileschi, was an Italian painter who transitioned from Mannerism to a more naturalistic style influenced by Caravaggio.

ABOUT

Born Orazio Lomi in Tuscany in 1563, Orazio Gentileschi began his artistic journey in Rome, adopting the surname Gentileschi from an uncle. His early career often involved collaborative projects, where he would paint figures within the decorative schemes of other artists, contributing to grand spaces like the Palazzo Rospigliosi and various churches such as Santa Maria Maggiore. During this period, his work showed strong Mannerist tendencies, characterized by its elegant, so…

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NOTABLE WORKS

Saint Francis Supported by an Angel 1600 · Museum of Fine Arts Boston Madonna and Child with Sts Sebastian and Francis 1600 Young Jesus sleeping on the Cross 1601 · Museo del Prado The Stigmatization of Saint Francis 1601 · Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Fall of the Rebel Angels 1602 Annunciation 1603 · Alana Collection

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INFLUENCES

Influenced by

CaravaggioBaroque

Influenced

Artemisia GentileschiBaroque