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[A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=artemisia+gentileschi,artemisia,gentileschi&']Artemisia Gentileschi[/A] was a prominent Italian Baroque painter, and her work [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=self+portrait+as+the+allegory+of+painting,self,portrait,allegory,painting&']Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting[/A] is a testament to her skill and unique position as a female artist in a male-dominated field. Created in 1630, this oil-on-canvas painting measures 96 x 73 cm and is part of the esteemed [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=royal+collection,royal,collection&']Royal Collection[/A] at Windsor Castle. [H2]About the Artist[/H2] [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=artemisia+gentileschi,artemisia,gentileschi&']Artemisia Gentileschi[/A] was born in Rome in 1593 and trained under her father, [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=orazio+gentileschi,orazio,gentileschi&']Orazio Gentileschi[/A]. She is regarded as one of the most accomplished painters of her generation, known for her dramatic and emotionally charged works. Her unique perspective as a female artist allowed her to create pieces that were both personal and allegorical. [H2]The Painting: [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=self+portrait+as+the+allegory+of+painting,self,portrait,allegory,painting&']Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting[/A][/H2] This painting is characterized by its dynamic composition and vivid colors. Gentileschi depicts herself holding a brush in one hand and a palette in the other, embodying the allegory of painting. The background features a wall painted red, adding depth and contrast to the image. The painting showcases her intense concentration and creative energy, symbolized by her disheveled hair and the prominent letters 'A.G.' and 'F.' (for 'Fecit,' meaning 'made') on the stone slab. [H2]Location and Acquisition[/H2] The painting was created during Gentileschi's stay in England and was subsequently acquired by King Charles I. It is now part of the [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=royal+collection,royal,collection&']Royal Collection[/A], a testament to her artistic prowess and the recognition she received during her lifetime. For more information on [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=artemisia+gentileschi,artemisia,gentileschi&']Artemisia Gentileschi[/A]'s works, visit https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/O/8XZF7B/$File/Artemisia-Gentileschi-Self-Portrait-as-the-Allegory-of-Painting.JPG. [B]Discover More[/B] about [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=artemisia+gentileschi,artemisia,gentileschi&']Artemisia Gentileschi[/A] and her paintings, including [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=self+portrait+as+the+allegory+of+painting,self,portrait,allegory,painting&']Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting[/A], on https://ArtsDot.com. Explore the rich world of Baroque art and add a masterpiece by [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=artemisia+gentileschi,artemisia,gentileschi&']Artemisia Gentileschi[/A] to your collection today. [BR] Some notable works by [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=artemisia+gentileschi,artemisia,gentileschi&']Artemisia Gentileschi[/A] include: [UL] [LI][A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=self+portrait+as+the+allegory+of+painting,self,portrait,allegory,painting&']Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting[/A][/LI] [LI][A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=autoritratto+in+veste+di+pittura,autoritratto,veste,pittura&']Autoritratto in veste di Pittura[/A][/LI] [LI][A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=la+pittura,pittura&']La Pittura[/A][/LI] [/UL] These paintings showcase her skill and unique perspective, making her one of the most important female artists of the Baroque period.