Carole O. (gatorgumbogirl) reviewed on + 28 more book reviews
I enjoyed this book based on the life of artist, Artemisia Gentileschi. almost as much as I loved The Boating Party, also written by Susan Vreeland.
Artemisia was a budding young Renaissance era artist in Italy following in her Father's footsteps when she was raped by her Father's friend who was also an artist. She faced a very confusing and humiliating trial to prove her innocence and the case was dismissed before being resolved. Now, known as a loose woman, she left Rome when she was given in an arranged marriage to another artist in Florence.
The novel is based on true events in Artemisia's early life. Her passion for painting was always her primary priority even as her heart cried out for love, acceptance as woman artist, a stable income for her family and hope for reconciliation with her Father. The novel also offer a good description of Italy during the Renaissance years.
Artemisia was a budding young Renaissance era artist in Italy following in her Father's footsteps when she was raped by her Father's friend who was also an artist. She faced a very confusing and humiliating trial to prove her innocence and the case was dismissed before being resolved. Now, known as a loose woman, she left Rome when she was given in an arranged marriage to another artist in Florence.
The novel is based on true events in Artemisia's early life. Her passion for painting was always her primary priority even as her heart cried out for love, acceptance as woman artist, a stable income for her family and hope for reconciliation with her Father. The novel also offer a good description of Italy during the Renaissance years.
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