Artribune's Reflection on Violence Against Women Through Art

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, established by the UN General Assembly in 1999 and observed on November 25, Artribune presents a curated selection of artworks depicting violence against women. The feature includes Artemisia Gentileschi and Tintoretto's versions of 'Susanna and the Elders,' Gentileschi's 'Judith Beheading Holofernes' (often linked to her own rape by Agostino Tassi), mythological scenes like the 'Rape of Proserpina' by Giambologna, Bernini, and Rembrandt, and historical works such as the 'Rape of the Sabine Women' by Pietro da Cortona, Poussin, and David. Titian's 'Miracle of the Jealous Husband' at the Scuola del Santo in Padua depicts a femicide, while Degas's 'The Rape' shows the aftermath of sexual violence. The article aims to spark reflection on this persistent societal issue.