Four New Artemisia Gentileschi Works Emerge in Naples Exhibition
An exhibition at Gallerie d'Italia in Naples, which will be open until March 19, showcases four newly attributed pieces to Artemisia Gentileschi, bringing her total recognized works to 65. Curated by Antonio Ernesto Denunzio and Giuseppe Porzio in collaboration with the National Gallery of London and others, the exhibit emphasizes Gentileschi's partnerships with local artists during her time in Naples from 1630 to 1654, with a break for a visit to London from 1638 to 1640. Among the newly recognized pieces, The Triumph of Galatea (c. 1650) is now thought to have been commissioned by Don Antonio Ruffo, while Susanna and the Elders (1652) has been reattributed from Cavallino to Gentileschi. Additionally, two paintings from the Ringling Museum are now acknowledged as her original works, deepening insights into her collaborative techniques.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Gallerie d'Italia in Naples runs until March 19.
- Four new attributions to Artemisia Gentileschi expand her known works to 65.
- Curated by Antonio Ernesto Denunzio and Giuseppe Porzio.
- Collaboration with National Gallery of London, Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte, Archivio di Stato di Napoli, and Università degli Studi L'Orientale.
- Gentileschi stayed in Naples from 1630 to 1654, with a London break from spring 1638 to spring 1640.
- Newly attributed works on loan from US and UK collections.
- The Triumph of Galatea (c. 1650) from National Gallery of Art, Washington, reattributed from Bernardo Cavallino to Gentileschi.
- Susanna and the Elders (1652) from a private London collection reattributed; sold at Sotheby's New York in January 2022.
- Two paintings from John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota, now considered autograph.
- Collaborations with Bernardo Cavallino, Micco Spadaro, and Onofrio Palumbo confirmed.
Entities
Artists
- Artemisia Gentileschi
- Bernardo Cavallino
- Micco Spadaro
- Onofrio Palumbo
- Antonio Ernesto Denunzio
- Giuseppe Porzio
- Maria Cristina Terzaghi
- Don Antonio Ruffo
Institutions
- Gallerie d'Italia
- National Gallery of London
- Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte
- Archivio di Stato di Napoli
- Università degli Studi L'Orientale
- National Gallery of Art
- John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
- Sotheby's
Locations
- Naples
- Italy
- London
- United Kingdom
- Washington
- United States
- Sarasota
- Florida