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

Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759 - 1817)
Julius Caesar Ibbetson
1759 - 1817
Richard Parkes Bonington (1802 - 1828)
Richard Parkes Bonington
1802 - 1828
Julian Opie (1958)
Julian Opie
1958
Peter Blake (1932)
Peter Blake
1932
Albert Julius Olsson (1864 - 1942)
Albert Julius Olsson
1864 - 1942
Richard Cooke ()
Richard Cooke
Jun Hasegawa (1969)
Jun Hasegawa
1969
Thomas Chippendale (1718 - 1779)
Thomas Chippendale
1718 - 1779
Kate Greenaway (1846 - 1901)
Kate Greenaway
1846 - 1901
Thomas Birch (1779 - 1851)
Thomas Birch
1779 - 1851
Gwendolen Mary John (1876 - 1939)
Gwendolen Mary John
1876 - 1939
Ken Currie (1960)
Ken Currie
1960
Frederic George Stephens (1827 - 1907)
Frederic George Stephens
1827 - 1907
Mahmoud Sabri (1927 - 2012)
Mahmoud Sabri
1927 - 2012
Nathaniel Everett Green (1823 - 1899)
Nathaniel Everett Green
1823 - 1899
Richard Brydges Beechey (1808 - 1895)
Richard Brydges Beechey
1808 - 1895

Creators Baroque

Giovanni Francesco Bezzi (1500 - 1571)
Giovanni Francesco Bezzi
1500 - 1571
Antonio da Correggio (1489 - 1534)
Antonio da Correggio
1489 - 1534
Chrispijn van den Broeck (1523 - 1591)
Chrispijn van den Broeck
1523 - 1591
Shimon Bogushovich (1575 - 1648)
Shimon Bogushovich
1575 - 1648
Jacob Adriaensz Backer (1608 - 1651)
Jacob Adriaensz Backer
1608 - 1651
 Peter von Bemmel (1686 - 1753)
Peter von Bemmel
1686 - 1753
Cosimo Ulivelli (1625 - 1704)
Cosimo Ulivelli
1625 - 1704
Jacques Blanchard (1600 - 1638)
Jacques Blanchard
1600 - 1638
Anton Domenico Gabbiani (1652 - 1726)
Anton Domenico Gabbiani
1652 - 1726
Giuseppe Canale (1725 - 1802)
Giuseppe Canale
1725 - 1802
Jan van den Hoecke (1611 - 1651)
Jan van den Hoecke
1611 - 1651
Marc Baets (1700 - 1749)
Marc Baets
1700 - 1749
François Duquesnoy (1597 - 1643)
François Duquesnoy
1597 - 1643
Gasparo Lopez (1677 - 1732)
Gasparo Lopez
1677 - 1732
Simone Pignoni (1611 - 1698)
Simone Pignoni
1611 - 1698
Baccio Bandinelli (1493 - 1560)
Baccio Bandinelli
1493 - 1560