Artemisia Gentileschi Painted Five Separate Versions of the Biblical Story

question 5

Multiple Choice

Artemisia Gentileschi painted five separate versions of the biblical story of Judith and Holofernes.Why did she focus on this story instead of the traditional subject of the Annunciation?

• A) She preferred stories in which women were heroines and strong figures.
• B) She was trying to paint strong women to reflect her powerful position in the political realm.
• C) She was restricted by subject matter because of her education.
• D) Her example of the Annunciation was originally rejected by the Academy of Design.

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