I think you’re right.

I know less about Orazio’s work, but Artemisia’s Allegory of Painting was a self-portrait. Part of what interests me most about her art is the fact that it’s possible to trace the effect her rape had on her via her paintings.

It’s a good mistake to make because now everyone can compare and contrast how a man handled the subject matter vs. a woman. Caravaggio’s Judith is so dainty and hesitant. Plus the areas where the blood hit the sheets is comically bad for Caravaggio. Gentileschi’s Judith is right in there, like “you hold him down so I…