The Valentinians: Ancient Christian Gnostics?

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Valentinianism was a prominent variety of early Christianity starting in the 2nd century CE. Some call it a form of Gnosticism. But what is Valentinianism all about?

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Further reading:
Piotr Ashwin-Siejkowski, "Valentinus’ Legacy and Polyphony of Voices" [2022]
Geoffrey Smith, "Valentinian Christianity" [2020]
Ismo Dunderberg, "Beyond Gnosticism" [2008]