The backstory of this painting reminds me of the sad misuse, condescension, and exploitation of people throughout history who had physical aberrations of problems.
In America, we have had the circus sideshow and the exploitation of people with physical problems. This has been a sad feature of humanity from the beginning.
This painting was an excellent example of the work of the painter José de Ribera.
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"The Bearded Woman" or "Magdalena Ventura and Her Husband"
"Why is a man nursing a child? Who is the man standing behind him? What does the inscription on the tombstone beside him say? This painting is filled with questions that demand answers.
"The Bearded Woman" or "Magdalena Ventura and Her Husband" (1631) is a painting created by José de Ribera in the 17th century, and since then, it has perplexed everyone who sees it for the first time.
In this video, we will analyze this painting and uncover the true identity of the mysterious figure depicted in this portrait.
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:01 Is it a Man or a Woman? 1:16 Who Was Magdalena Ventura? 1:59 History of "The Bearded Woman" by José de Ribera 3:14 What Does the Inscription Say? 3:43 What Is on Top of the Tombstone? 4:02 The Child in Her Arms 5:49 Where Is the Painting Today?
from the video introduction
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