NewsMuseums & Heritage
X-ray of Uffizi's Artemisia Gentileschi reveals a tantalising underpainting
The portrait has striking similarities to a recent acquisition by the National Gallery in London
Podcast
Sisters are painting it for themselves: meet the female Old Masters finding prominence at last
We speak to curators Letizia Treves and Jordana Pomeroy about the growing trend to bring historical female artists to the fore. Plus, Kate MacGarry tells us about participating in Condo London. Produced in association with Bonhams, auctioneers since 1793.
NewsArt market
A monumental work by Marie Antoinette’s portraitist will headline Sotheby’s Female Triumphant sale
Major works by 14 women artists are expected to dominate Sotheby’s Masters Week offerings and bring more 'diverse' collectors
NewsExhibitions
London's National Gallery plans major Artemisia Gentileschi show in 2020
Exhibition of Europe’s greatest female Old Master will include museum's freshly conserved acquisition
NewsArt market
Sticking the knife into the patriarchy: Artemisia Gentileschi painting to be sold for the first time in Vienna
The female Italian Baroque artist's depiction of Lucretia is thought to have been in European collection since the 19th century
NewsAcquisitions
London’s National Gallery acquires painting by Artemisia Gentileschi for £3.6m
Piece by Italian Baroque painter boosts number of works by female artists in the museum's collection
NewsAuctions
Newly discovered Artemisia Gentileschi painting sells for €2.4m at auction in Paris
Self-portrait as Saint Catherine, another woman who resisted, achieves record price for the artist