FIGURE 5.8 Artemisia Gentileschi, Allegory of Painting, 1638–39

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Description: Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting (La Pittura)

TitleSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting (La Pittura)

Creator nameGentileschi, Artemisia

Creator nationality/cultureItalian

Creator rolePainter

Creation date1638–1639

Object typePainting

MaterialsOil on canvas

Dimensions38 7/8 × 29 5/8 in. (98.6 × 75.2 cm)

LocationKensington Palace, London

https://www.rct.uk/collection/search#/1/collection/405551/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-la-pittura

Accession numberRCIN 405551

SubjectsSelf-portraits, ItalianPainting, Baroque--ItalyAllegoriesWomen artists

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