Why it matters
Artemisia Gentileschi often painted herself, not only in self-portraits but also in allegorical and religious guises. This one from the early 1630s was once given to Simon Vouet's workshop, but later research confirms it is hers.
Did you know?
- It is in poor condition despite a 1950s restoration.
- Its history can only be traced back to 1935.
- The treatment of lace matches other works by Artemisia.
Based on the Wikipedia article Self-Portrait (Artemisia Gentileschi, Rome) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
