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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John Thomas Serres (1759 - 1825)
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Richard Smith (1931 - 2016)
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John Randall Bratby (1928 - 1992)
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Frederick J. Tudgay (1841 - 1921)
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1841 - 1921
Percy Bryant Baker (1881 - 1970)
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Eileen Agar (1889 - 1991)
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James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834 - 1903)
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1834 - 1903
John Flamsteed (1646 - 1719)
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1646 - 1719
Edward Feline ()
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John Northcote Nash (1893 - 1977)
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Alexander Nasmyth (1758 - 1840)
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1758 - 1840
Peter van Bleeck (1697 - 1764)
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1697 - 1764
Euan Uglow (1932 - 2000)
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1932 - 2000
Sidney Nolan (1917 - 1992)
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Creators Baroque

Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt (1566 - 1641)
Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt
1566 - 1641
Claude Deruet (1588 - 1660)
Claude Deruet
1588 - 1660
Odoardo Fialetti (1573 - 1638)
Odoardo Fialetti
1573 - 1638
Michel Ange Houasse (1680 - 1730)
Michel Ange Houasse
1680 - 1730
Jan Pieterszoon Saenredam (1565 - 1607)
Jan Pieterszoon Saenredam
1565 - 1607
Jan Wijnants (1632 - 1684)
Jan Wijnants
1632 - 1684
Francesco Panini (1745 - 1812)
Francesco Panini
1745 - 1812
Carolina Lose (1784 - 1833)
Carolina Lose
1784 - 1833
Johann Friedrich Jügel (1772 - 1833)
Johann Friedrich Jügel
1772 - 1833
Johann Sigmund Hitzelberger (1745 - 1829)
Johann Sigmund Hitzelberger
1745 - 1829
Gillis Peeters I (1612 - 1653)
Gillis Peeters I
1612 - 1653
Santino Fortunato Tagliafico (1756 - 1829)
Santino Fortunato Tagliafico
1756 - 1829
Mario Nuzzi (1603 - 1673)
Mario Nuzzi
1603 - 1673
Giovanni Battista Lorenzi (1741 - 1773)
Giovanni Battista Lorenzi
1741 - 1773
Carlo Alberto Baratta (1754 - 1815)
Carlo Alberto Baratta
1754 - 1815
Caspar Arnold Grein (1764 - 1835)
Caspar Arnold Grein
1764 - 1835
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