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Curator Talk: Artemisia Gentileschi and the Ghost of Michelangelo

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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 talk explores the surprising parallels between these two independently minded artists, tracing a trail from Rome to Malta, to Florence, and finally to Indianapolis.

Following the talk, we invite you to attend a coffee reception in the Regis Court from 3 to 4 p.m.

This event is free, and registration is required.

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 talk explores the surprising parallels between these two independently minded artists, tracing a trail from Rome to Malta, to Florence, and finally to Indianapolis.

Following the talk, we invite you to attend a coffee reception in the Regis Court from 3 to 4 p.m.

This event is free, and registration is required.

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Nov 2, 2025, 2:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: CST
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