Giacometti’s Tragedy of Judith (1866)

Giacometti's Tragedy of Judith (1866) is a book written by Paolo Giacometti, an Italian scholar and writer. The book is a detailed analysis and interpretation of the famous painting by the same name, which was created by the Italian artist, Cristofano Allori, in the 17th century.The painting depicts the biblical story of Judith, a Jewish widow who saves her people from the invading Assyrian army by seducing and beheading their leader, Holofernes. Giacometti's book explores the historical and cultural context of the story, as well as the artistic techniques and symbolism used by Allori in the painting.Through a close examination of the painting, Giacometti delves into the themes of power, violence, and gender roles in the story of Judith. He also explores the ways in which Allori's painting reflects the political and social tensions of the time in which it was created.Overall, Giacometti's Tragedy of Judith (1866) is a fascinating and insightful exploration of one of the most famous paintings in the history of art, and a valuable contribution to the fields of art history, biblical studies, and cultural analysis.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.