--- product_id: 4962686 title: "The Passion of Artemisia: A Novel" price: "฿1465" currency: THB in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/4962686-the-passion-of-artemisia-a-novel store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # The Passion of Artemisia: A Novel **Price:** ฿1465 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Passion of Artemisia: A Novel - **How much does it cost?** ฿1465 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/4962686-the-passion-of-artemisia-a-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Passion of Artemisia: A Novel: 9780142001820: Vreeland, Susan: Books Review: The Passion of Artemisia - The Passion of Artemisia by Susan Vreeland Source: Purchase My Rating: 5/5 stars My Review: As some of you know, I am an Art Historian in my “real” life and one of my favorite genres is historical fiction related to art and artists. Susan Vreeland is hands-down one of my favorite authors and when she wrote The Passion of Artemisia, she found a fan for life in me. I hate being asked who my favorite artist is because I could never, ever choose just one but I do have a top twenty-ish list and Artemisia Gentileschi has been near the top of that list for many, many years. Artemisia Gentileschi was a woman far, far ahead of her time and her place and despite the all of the significant odds against her, she was able to succeed in a time and place when women were little more than property. Artemisia was born to paint and from an early age her father trained her in order to enhance her own innate talent. Intent on being a painter for the rest of her life, Artemisia’s path was set until the moment she was raped by one her father’s colleagues. For more than a year, Artemisia endured a very public trial to determine her guilt or innocence. Yes, you read that correctly, her guilt or innocence was on trial, not her rapists. For all intents and purposes, the allegation alone was enough to taint Artemisia and her reputation for life. By all accounts, Artemisia didn’t allow the rape nor the trial to defeat her but to empower her and inform her art for the rest of her life. Along with her trial, history also tells us that Artemisia did things that no woman before her ever had. First and foremost among her accomplishments was being the first woman admitted to the prestigious Florentine Academy. Following her admittance to the Academy, Artemisia spent her time and her life in the service of her patrons. From Rome to Florence to Venice to Naples and, to England, Artemisia worked for some Europe’s most important citizens including the Medici Family and the King of England. She tended toward large canvases featuring strong, determined and completely capable women as seen through the eyes of and interpreted by a woman who refused to be known as a victim but rather as a preeminent painter. The Bottom Line: This is my second reading of Vreeland’s Passion of Artemisia and as with the first reading, I was simply blown away. Vreeland has a singular ability to bring history to life. Vreeland takes the historical information that remains and turns it into a living, breathing human being, an individual whose impact on the world of art is nothing short of significant. Reading Vreeland’s account of Artemisia’s life reminds me of the fact that nothing is impossible!! Artemisia survived an unspeakable horror and rather than allowing that event to define her life, she rose above all that was done to her and succeeded in a way that no woman before her ever had. If her accomplishments during her own lifetime weren’t enough – and they certainly were – Vreeland’s accounting in this modern age is finely crafted reminder of what genius looks like. Review: For the Artist in Everyone - This is the most fascinating story about a 16th century artist who is a woman and is the first one to attend the Academy which previously only men were ever allowed in. She is truly the first woman to fight for equality between the men and women. We are reading this for our book club so I can't wait to hear how everyone else feels about. I would definitely recommend this, it is very well written and you almost feel you are right there during those times and feeling the frustrations that Artemisia endured. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #720,073 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #557 in Biographical Historical Fiction #6,426 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #10,535 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (790) | | Dimensions | 4.45 x 0.91 x 7.17 inches | | Edition | Presumed to be 1st as edition is unstated | | Grade level | 12 and up | | ISBN-10 | 0142001821 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0142001820 | | Item Weight | 7.6 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 352 pages | | Publication date | December 31, 2002 | | Publisher | Penguin Books | | Reading age | 18 years and up | ## Images ![The Passion of Artemisia: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71sRsFxJOJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Passion of Artemisia *by R***G on March 21, 2015* The Passion of Artemisia by Susan Vreeland Source: Purchase My Rating: 5/5 stars My Review: As some of you know, I am an Art Historian in my “real” life and one of my favorite genres is historical fiction related to art and artists. Susan Vreeland is hands-down one of my favorite authors and when she wrote The Passion of Artemisia, she found a fan for life in me. I hate being asked who my favorite artist is because I could never, ever choose just one but I do have a top twenty-ish list and Artemisia Gentileschi has been near the top of that list for many, many years. Artemisia Gentileschi was a woman far, far ahead of her time and her place and despite the all of the significant odds against her, she was able to succeed in a time and place when women were little more than property. Artemisia was born to paint and from an early age her father trained her in order to enhance her own innate talent. Intent on being a painter for the rest of her life, Artemisia’s path was set until the moment she was raped by one her father’s colleagues. For more than a year, Artemisia endured a very public trial to determine her guilt or innocence. Yes, you read that correctly, her guilt or innocence was on trial, not her rapists. For all intents and purposes, the allegation alone was enough to taint Artemisia and her reputation for life. By all accounts, Artemisia didn’t allow the rape nor the trial to defeat her but to empower her and inform her art for the rest of her life. Along with her trial, history also tells us that Artemisia did things that no woman before her ever had. First and foremost among her accomplishments was being the first woman admitted to the prestigious Florentine Academy. Following her admittance to the Academy, Artemisia spent her time and her life in the service of her patrons. From Rome to Florence to Venice to Naples and, to England, Artemisia worked for some Europe’s most important citizens including the Medici Family and the King of England. She tended toward large canvases featuring strong, determined and completely capable women as seen through the eyes of and interpreted by a woman who refused to be known as a victim but rather as a preeminent painter. The Bottom Line: This is my second reading of Vreeland’s Passion of Artemisia and as with the first reading, I was simply blown away. Vreeland has a singular ability to bring history to life. Vreeland takes the historical information that remains and turns it into a living, breathing human being, an individual whose impact on the world of art is nothing short of significant. Reading Vreeland’s account of Artemisia’s life reminds me of the fact that nothing is impossible!! Artemisia survived an unspeakable horror and rather than allowing that event to define her life, she rose above all that was done to her and succeeded in a way that no woman before her ever had. If her accomplishments during her own lifetime weren’t enough – and they certainly were – Vreeland’s accounting in this modern age is finely crafted reminder of what genius looks like. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ For the Artist in Everyone *by P***L on May 10, 2016* This is the most fascinating story about a 16th century artist who is a woman and is the first one to attend the Academy which previously only men were ever allowed in. She is truly the first woman to fight for equality between the men and women. We are reading this for our book club so I can't wait to hear how everyone else feels about. I would definitely recommend this, it is very well written and you almost feel you are right there during those times and feeling the frustrations that Artemisia endured. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a great book.., *by G***O on January 27, 2023* I really loved this book. It was a choice in my book club. I had started reading it when I attended a lecture at my library about 5 female Italian artists from the 1500s and the 1600s. Artemisia was one of the 5 artists. That lecture added to my interest in Artemisia. I loved the way she was portrayed in the book. I enjoyed all the characters in the book. I liked how the history and mores of the time was represented. I really enjoyed her relationship with Galileo. Actually, there was nothing about the book that I didn’t like. I would absolutely recommend it. It’s based on the true history of these times and it’s very believable. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/4962686-the-passion-of-artemisia-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/4962686-the-passion-of-artemisia-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-04-29*