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Biography of Orazio Gentileschi 1563-1639

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On or before 9th July 1563, the date he was baptised at Pisa, Orazio Gentileschi was born.

1610. Orazio Gentileschi (age 46). "David Contemplating the Head of Goliath".

1612 to 1615. Orazio Gentileschi (age 48). "The Lute Player".

1621. Orazio Gentileschi (age 57). "Danaë".

1623. Orazio Gentileschi (age 59). "Annunciation".

1624 to 1625. Orazio Gentileschi (age 60). "Diane Chasseresse" i.e. "Diana the Huntress".

In 1626 Orazio Gentileschi (age 62), accompanied by his three sons,  left France for England, where he became part of the household of the King's first minister, George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (age 33).

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On 7th February 1639 Orazio Gentileschi (age 75) died in London. He was buried at the Chapel, Somerset House.