Welcome to Tudor's Dynasty and Beyond, where history comes alive. I'm Rebecca Larson, your guide through the captivating world of the Tudors and the incredible figures who shaped the past. From royal intrigue to untold stories, we go beyond the dynasty to uncover the lives, scandals, and legacies that still fascinate us today.

So settle in and let's step back in time.

Artemisia Gentileski and Elizabeth Vijay Lebrun shattered the boundaries of their time, forging remarkable careers that reshaped the art world and secured their lasting legacies.

Artemisia, a trailblazer in the Baroque era, was known for her emotionally charged works that often depicted strong women overcoming adversity,

drawing deeply from her own personal struggles.

Elizabeth, one of the most celebrated portrait artists of the 18th century,

captured the grace and power of her subjects with unmatched elegance,

particularly in her depictions of Marie Antoinette.

Though their styles were distinct, both women carved their own paths in a male-dominated industry,

creating works that continue to resonate today.

Artemisia Gentilesky was born on the 8th of July 1593 in Rome, into a world of art and ambition.

Her father, Aratio Gentileski, was a devoted follower of Caravaccio, the revolutionary Baroque painter, known for his dramatic realism and bold contrasts of light and shadow.

Surrounded by the canvases, pigments, and the scent of oil paint,

Artemizia's artistic journey began early.

Under her father's guidance, she honed her craft not just as a painter, but as a force, in the second generation of Carvazzo, carrying forward the intense realism and emotional depth that would define her legacy.

In the 17th century, a remarkable group of artists emerged known as Caravazzi.

These painters were profoundly influenced by the revolutionary style of Michelangelo, Beretsi Caravaccio,

whose dramatic use of Kia Ascuro and naturalistic approach transformed the art of his time.

Embracing Keravazio's bold interplay of light and shadow, the Keravatsi sought to capture

intense emotion and striking realism in their own works, leaving the lasting impact on the

trajectory of European art.

Artemisia's artistic talent emerged early, with her first known painting, Susanna in the elders,

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