In the Self-Portrait as a Lute Player, Artemisia Gentileschi portrays herself as a cultivated and refined young musician, uniting the art of painting with that of music. The artist chooses an elegant, natural pose, absorbed in the act of playing, creating an image of harmony and introspection. The soft yet decisive light models the face and hands, bringing out the tactile quality of the fabrics and the anatomical precision.
Artemisia uses the self-portrait as a means of personal and professional affirmation: not only a painter, but an educated and virtuous woman, capable of mastering the liberal arts. Her gaze, turned slightly towards the viewer, establishes a direct and self-aware dialogue. The work reflects the artist's desire to build an authoritative public identity of her own in a strongly male artistic world.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 30 x 30 cm (11.8 x 11.8 in) With frame: 32 x 32 cm (12.6 x 12.6 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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