November 2, 2025
- Event
- Artemisia Gentileschi and the Ghost of Michelangelo
- Time
- 2 p.m. (CT)
- Location
- Minneapolis Institute of Art, co-sponsored by HMML's Malta Study Center in partnership with the Casa Buonarroti
- Topic
- One of the most esteemed artists of the 17th century, Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–1654?) began forging her reputation as the era’s premier painter of heroic yet lifelike female nudes at the precocious age of 17. In doing so, she was consciously following in the footsteps of one of the greatest artists of the previous century, Michelangelo Buonarroti. Michelangelo’s nephew, known as Michelangelo Buonarroti Jr., recognized this spiritual connection when he met Artemisia in Florence. He had a special affection for her, even serving as godfather to her child. Drawn from the archives of the Buonarroti and the Medici court, this lecture explores the surprising parallels between these two independently minded artists.
- Presenter
- Dr. Sheila Barker (Medici Archive Project), an expert in early modern Italian art and culture, Dr. Barker has published widely on the Medici court, Renaissance women artists, and the social networks that shaped artistic production. Her research draws directly from archival treasures, bringing fresh insights and vivid storytelling to illuminate Artemisia’s remarkable career.
- Registration
- Open to the public; registration is required.
Free, tickets required
