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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James John Wilson Carmichael (1800 - 1868)
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Edward Clifford (1844 - 1907)
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1844 - 1907
Chantal Joffe (1969)
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Paul Martin (1948 - 2022)
Paul Martin
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James Hunt ()
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Sophia Rosamond Praeger (1867 - 1954)
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1867 - 1954
Nick Brandt (1966)
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1966
Johann Philipp Bach (1752 - 1846)
Johann Philipp Bach
1752 - 1846
George Inness (1825 - 1894)
George Inness
1825 - 1894
Noël Coward (1899 - 1973)
Noël Coward
1899 - 1973
John Addington Symonds (1840 - 1893)
John Addington Symonds
1840 - 1893
Benjamin Pyne (1652 - 1727)
Benjamin Pyne
1652 - 1727
Edmund Havell (1785 - 1864)
Edmund Havell
1785 - 1864
Peter Prendergast (1946 - 2007)
Peter Prendergast
1946 - 2007
Joe Tilson (1928 - 2023)
Joe Tilson
1928 - 2023

Creators Baroque

Orazio Samacchini (1532 - 1577)
Orazio Samacchini
1532 - 1577
Wolfgang Heimbach (1620 - 1678)
Wolfgang Heimbach
1620 - 1678
Adam Pynacker (1622 - 1673)
Adam Pynacker
1622 - 1673
Matthäus Günther (1705 - 1788)
Matthäus Günther
1705 - 1788
Jan van Noordt (1623 - 1681)
Jan van Noordt
1623 - 1681
Carlo Grandi (XVIII century - ?)
Carlo Grandi
XVIII century - ?
Philip van Dijk (1683 - 1753)
Philip van Dijk
1683 - 1753
Stephen Asselin (XVII century - ?)
Stephen Asselin
XVII century - ?
Corneille Van Clève (1645 - 1732)
Corneille Van Clève
1645 - 1732
Giovanni Paolo Lomazzo (1538 - 1592)
Giovanni Paolo Lomazzo
1538 - 1592
Alexander Keirinks (1600 - 1652)
Alexander Keirinks
1600 - 1652
Ignaz Elhafen (1658 - 1715)
Ignaz Elhafen
1658 - 1715
Abraham Willemsens (1605 - 1672)
Abraham Willemsens
1605 - 1672
Michael Willmann (1630 - 1706)
Michael Willmann
1630 - 1706
Blas de Prado (1540 - 1599)
Blas de Prado
1540 - 1599
Giovanna Garzoni (1600 - 1670)
Giovanna Garzoni
1600 - 1670
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