"I will show Your Illustrious Lordship what a woman can do"
Despite living in a world dominated by men, Artemisia put women at the forefront of her work. Uncover the dramatic stories of the heroines she empowered through her paintings.
Plus, start exploring our collaboration with Google Arts & Culture and see how her depictions of famous figures, including herself, continue to inspire women today.
Five heroines
Artemisia tackled big historical and biblical subjects, with her own distinct style, empowering the women she portrayed – meet Susannah, Judith, Cleopatra, Lucretia and Esther.
Inspiring women today
British singer/songwriter FKA twigs guides you through Artemisia's paintings.
Putting herself in the picture
How did Artemisia see herself? Take a closer look at her self portraits and discover a life intertwined with art.
