Orazio Gentileschi (1563 - 1639)

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Orazio Gentileschi

Orazio Gentileschi, an Italian painter born in 1563 in Pisa, is celebrated for his contributions to the Baroque style, particularly after adopting Caravaggio's revolutionary approach. Initially, Gentileschi worked in a Mannerist style but evolved his technique to incorporate Caravaggio's focus on naturalism and dramatic lighting, which significantly influenced his later works​.

Orazio Gentileschi's career took him across Italy and eventually to the courts of Paris and London, where he served under Queen Henrietta Maria of England. This period is marked by an elegant and refined style, distinct from his earlier, more naturalistic works. Notable paintings from his English period include "The Finding of Moses" and various ceiling paintings at the Queen's House in Greenwich​.

Orazio's influence extended beyond his own artworks; he was part of a family of artists, with his daughter Artemisia Gentileschi also achieving prominence as a Baroque painter. His works continue to be appreciated for their compositional skill and the delicate interplay of light and shadow, reflecting the Baroque era's dramatic intensity and emotional depth​.

For those interested in the rich tapestry of Baroque art, Gentileschi's oeuvre offers a fascinating study in the evolution of style from Mannerism to the heightened expressiveness of Caravaggio's naturalism. If you're keen on delving deeper into Orazio Gentileschi's art and legacy, consider subscribing for updates on exhibitions, sales, and scholarly insights into his work and its historical context.

Date and place of birt:9 july 1563, Pisa, Italy
Date and place of death:7 january 1639, London, United Kingdom
Nationality:United Kingdom, Italy
Period of activity: XVI, XVII century
Specialization:Artist, Painter, Portraitist
Genre:History painting, Mythological painting, Portrait, Religious genre
Art style:Baroque, Mannerism, Old Masters

Creators United Kingdom

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Nicola Tyson (1960)
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John Houle ()
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James Tassie (1735 - 1799)
James Tassie
1735 - 1799
Elizabeth Fritsch (1940)
Elizabeth Fritsch
1940
John Buckley (1945)
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1945
John Minton (1917 - 1957)
John Minton
1917 - 1957
Henry Le Jeune (1819 - 1904)
Henry Le Jeune
1819 - 1904
Alexander Runciman (1736 - 1785)
Alexander Runciman
1736 - 1785
Bridget Tichenor (1917 - 1990)
Bridget Tichenor
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Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830 - 1894)
Christina Georgina Rossetti
1830 - 1894
Alberto Morrocco (1917 - 1998)
Alberto Morrocco
1917 - 1998
Samuel Scott (1702 - 1772)
Samuel Scott
1702 - 1772
John Thomson (1837 - 1921)
John Thomson
1837 - 1921
John William Inchbold (1830 - 1888)
John William Inchbold
1830 - 1888
Richard Brompton (1734 - 1783)
Richard Brompton
1734 - 1783

Creators Baroque

Wilhelm von Bemmel (1630 - 1708)
Wilhelm von Bemmel
1630 - 1708
Adam Willaerts (1577 - 1664)
Adam Willaerts
1577 - 1664
Pieter de With (1645 - 1689)
Pieter de With
1645 - 1689
Arcangelo Resani (1670 - 1740)
Arcangelo Resani
1670 - 1740
Gerhard Weghorst (1692 - 1735)
Gerhard Weghorst
1692 - 1735
Juriaen Pool (1666 - 1745)
Juriaen Pool
1666 - 1745
Jacob Adriaensz. Bellevois (1621 - 1676)
Jacob Adriaensz. Bellevois
1621 - 1676
Frans Snyders (1579 - 1657)
Frans Snyders
1579 - 1657
Pietro Bellotti (1627 - 1700)
Pietro Bellotti
1627 - 1700
John Pitman (1814 - 1841)
John Pitman
1814 - 1841
Gerrit Adriaensz. de Heer (1606 - 1670)
Gerrit Adriaensz. de Heer
1606 - 1670
Richard Brakenburgh (1650 - 1702)
Richard Brakenburgh
1650 - 1702
Juan Ribalta (1597 - 1628)
Juan Ribalta
1597 - 1628
 Parmigianino (1503 - 1540)
Parmigianino
1503 - 1540
Andreas Christian Julius Giem (1769 - 1863)
Andreas Christian Julius Giem
1769 - 1863
Domenico Capriolo (1494 - 1528)
Domenico Capriolo
1494 - 1528
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