Genre: Historical Fiction

Concept: Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–after 1654) was raped when she was 17, she fought for her honor and family name, ultimately winning in court. She became a prominent painter in the Italian Baroque style and the most influential female artist of her day. Gentileschi is known for spreading Caravaggio’s popular dramatic style throughout Italy and expanding what the world thought possible of female artists.  Fiercely independent, Artemisia was true to herself and her paintings. She notably represented women as powerful and courageous, subverting contemporary stereotypes of feminine weakness and timidity.