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Artemisia Gentileschi Exhibition Showcases 500 Years of Mastery

3/31/2026

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Artemisia Gentileschi, the Italian Baroque painter, is featured at the Columbus Museum of Art in Columbus, Ohio, through May 31, 2026.
The exhibition includes Judith Beheading Holofernes (1620) and Lucretia (1627), showcasing her mastery.
Hercules and Omphale offers a serious take on the myth, highlighting power and emasculation.
Madonna and Child and other works reflect her personal struggles, artistic evolution, and ongoing relevance after 500 years.

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Artemisia Gentileschi, the Italian Baroque painter, is featured at the Columbus Museum of Art in Columbus, Ohio, through May 31, 2026.
The exhibition includes Judith Beheading Holofernes (1620) and Lucretia (1627), showcasing her mastery.
Hercules and Omphale offers a serious take on the myth, highlighting power and emasculation.
Madonna and Child and other works reflect her personal struggles, artistic evolution, and ongoing relevance after 500 years.