Baroque Masterpieces: Judith Beheading Holofernes, by Artemisia Gentilesci
Tue, Apr 22
|Online New York
We’ll uncover how Artemisia Gentileschi, one of the most important female painters of the 17th century, redefined this biblical scene with a striking perspective — portraying Judith not as a passive figure, but as a powerful, determined woman taking control of her own fate.
Time & Location
Apr 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Online New York
About the Event
Led by art historian, museum educator, and lecturer Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff, this art-centric virtual journey will feature:
The Baroque fascination with violent and emotionally charged scenes, and how Artemisia’s work fits within this tradition
The depiction of women in art, including two timeless male anxieties: the fear of autonomous female sexuality and the vulnerability of male power in the face of female agency
Opportunities for women in the early modern age, particularly in the arts, and how Artemisia navigated a male-dominated world
The role of patrons and the art market during the Baroque period, and how women participated in this evolving landscape
Artemisia’s biography, including the struggles and triumphs that shaped her career