Must be nice when Michelangelo describes your works as “the Gates of Paradise” because he thinks they are worthy to stand at the entrance to heaven.
Lorenzo Ghibertu , “Gates of Paradise,” 1425-1452, Gilt bronze relief panel, ht: 5.64 m, Baptistery of San Giovanni, Florence, Italy
And must be nice to have your portrait front and center along the border of “the Gates of Paradise.”
Lorenzo Ghibertu , “Judith, Gates of Paradise,” 1425-1452, Gilt bronze relief panel, Baptistery of San Giovanni, Florence, Italy
Of course, underneath Judith, it must be nice to use your own head as door knobs. i guess?
Lorenzo Ghibertu , “Self-portrait as door knobs, Gates of Paradise,” 1425-1452, Gilt bronze relief panel, Baptistery of San Giovanni, Florence, Italy
yes, the title says my name is "Judith, to you." and it's as arrogant as it sounds. that's what happens when a giggley little girl is bestowed a heavy-weight name like Judith. but it's time to own my name. to be Shakespearean and wonder "What's in a name?" to learn about the artwork inspired by the name. to contemplate how a widow in a gleaming gown can decapitate a brute - and not muss her nails. join me in the bumpy ride through history and art and social change, all in the name of Judith.
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