Goitrous beauty in Artemisia Gentileschi's Judith and her Maidservant.
| Title | Goitrous beauty in Artemisia Gentileschi's Judith and her Maidservant. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2007 |
| Authors | Christopoulou-Aletra, H., Papavramidou N., & Pozzilli P. |
| Journal | Thyroid |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pagination | 37-8 |
| Date Published | 2007 Jan |
| ISSN | 1050-7256 |
| Keywords | Feminism, Goiter, History, 16th Century, History, 17th Century, Humans, Italy, Medicine in the Arts |
| 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. |
| DOI | 10.1089/thy.2006.0223 |
| Alternate Journal | Thyroid |
| PubMed ID | 17274746 |
