How Artemisia Gentileschi captures herself in the mirror | National Gallery

What does it mean for a woman to capture herself in the mirror? Artist Jesse Jones looks at Artemisia Gentileschi’s 'Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria' as a composite of three women: Gentileschi herself (1593 - 1654 or later), Saint Catherine (287-305 AD) and the pagan philosopher, mathematician and astronomer Hypatia (around 370–415 AD). All three women are linked by their experiences of violence.

Jesse Jones is a Dublin-based artist. Her practice crosses film, performance and installation. She has created a direct response to Artemisia Gentileschi’s ‘Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria’ with her solo exhibition, ‘Mirror Martyr Mirror Moon' at Birmingham’s Ikon Gallery. This is part of our National Treasures programme.

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