The Passion Of Artemisia

A STORY OF SUFFERING, love and the triumph of talent - the scandalous and dramatic life of Artemisia Gentileschi, the most famous female artist in the history of Italy. FROM EXTRAORDINARY HIGHS - the creation of outstandingly original paintings, patronage by the Medici, Galileo's friendship - to rape, torture by the Inquisition, struggles her professional acceptance, and betrayal by the men she loved, Artemisia was a bold and brilliant woman who lived as she wanted, and paid a high price. Now Susan Vreeland, author of the bestselling Girl in Hyacinth Blue, brings her gripping and intensely moving story to vivid life.