The National Gallery of Art Acquires 17th-Century Masterpiece by Baroque Painter Artemisia Gentileschi
The National Gallery of Art Acquires 17th-Century Masterpiece by Baroque Painter Artemisia Gentileschi
The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. has acquired a 17th-century masterpiece by the Italian Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi. The painting, titled 'Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy,' is the gallery's first work by the artist.
Artemisia Gentileschi was a prominent female painter of her time, known for her powerful and emotionally charged works. Her paintings often depicted women from the Bible and mythology, and she was one of the first women to be admitted to the Accademia di Arte del Disegno in Florence.
The acquisition of 'Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy' is a significant addition to the National Gallery of Art's collection, which already includes works by other prominent Baroque painters such as Caravaggio and Rembrandt.
The painting is believed to have been created around 1615-1620, during Gentileschi's time in Rome. It is a rare example of her work from this period, and its acquisition is a testament to the gallery's commitment to collecting and preserving the art of the past.