Self-portrait as a Female Martyr

Self-Portrait as a Female Martyr, also known as Self-portrait as a Martyr Saint, is a compelling Baroque painting by Italian artist Artemisia Gentileschi, created around 1615. This Baroque artwork vividly depicts Gentileschi herself as a martyr, embodying themes of suffering and strength. The piece is one of two oil on wood panel paintings by her. Currently housed in a private collection in the United States, the painting showcases Gentileschi’s mastery of dramatic realism and emotional intensity characteristic of her innovative approach to Baroque art.