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Artemisia was tortured to testify about rape in court. At the end of the trial, it was revealed that Tasi had a relationship with his wife's sister and planned to kill one of his wives. His wife had disappeared for some time and Tasi thought 
He hired Ahaznani to kill him. He also wanted to steal one of Artemisia's works. He was sentenced to one year of exile from Rome, but because he was a popular painter of the Pope, his sentence was never implemented.

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Masterful Technique: Artemisia Gentileschi is acclaimed for her masterful use of chiaroscuro, a technique that creates dramatic contrasts between light and dark. Her skillful manipulation of light and shadow enhances the emotional depth and realism of her paintings.