This paper discusses the representation of goiter in Artemisia Gentileschi's painting Judith and her Maidservant. Judith is depicted with a goiter, which despite being the manifestation of a possible hypothyroidism, in no way detracts from her beauty. The case is presented in the wider context of the representation of goiter in art.
Goitrous beauty in Artemisia Gentileschi's Judith and her Maidservant
Pozzilli P
2007-01-01
Abstract
This paper discusses the representation of goiter in Artemisia Gentileschi's painting Judith and her Maidservant. Judith is depicted with a goiter, which despite being the manifestation of a possible hypothyroidism, in no way detracts from her beauty. The case is presented in the wider context of the representation of goiter in art.File in questo prodotto:
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