Artemisia Gentileschi, Warrior Painter

Artemisia Gentileschi, Warrior Painter

A woman artist, a warrior painter. The first in the history of art.

2020 · 60 min · ★ 5.6 · Documentary, History

An account of the life of the Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1653), the first female artist to get international acclaim, recognized as a modern icon, due to her personality and her unyielding defense of her professional integrity.

Directed by Jordan River · Written by Jordan River

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