Art historian with an interest in visual messages
Artemisia Gentileschi, a pioneering female artist, has gained recognition after centuries of male dominance in art history. Her work, currently exhibited in London's National Gallery, focuses on themes of female empowerment and personal struggle, particularly in her portrayal of Judith beheading Holofernes, challenging the male gaze. Gentileschi's artistry reflects resilience against sexual exploitation and societal norms.
On Wednesday 15th November 2017 Christie’s sale rooms in New York offered a painting of Christ as Saviour of the World by the Renaissance polymath, Leonardo da Vinci (1452 – 1519). The hammer price reached was $400,000,000! This painting has to be one of the most incredible finds of the 21st century. I was privileged… Continue reading Leonardo da Vinci – The Salvator Mundi
Melanie V Taylor 