![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() And the layering is all the more beautiful-and appropriate-in a book about the physical act of painting, an art form that’s all about layers. The craft here, and the layering-of form, of story, of perspective and memory and experience, of connections to conversations and debates and frustrations of the current day-is impeccable. Some of that reeling stems from the fact that it’s a debut novel. I was already quite familiar with Artemisia Gentileschi’s story, and I’m still reeling from this book. During her late teens-in 16-a trusted tutor raped her, a crime that led to a lengthy court case in which she was forced to undergo literal torture before the court even considered the idea that she could possibly be telling the truth. There will be no more asking questions once a sword is in her hand.īlood Water Paint is based on the most well-known period of Italian Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi’s life. ![]() She has to ask herself-and women have asked themselves this question for centuries-would she rather be suffocated slowly for the rest of her life, or die quickly trying to accomplish something? But he’s strong, and powerful, and from most perspectives, he’s on the winning side. ![]()
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