this is the story of Artemisia Gentileschi // a poem review

Blood Water Paint

Joy McCullough

Release Date: March 6th 2018

Source: Edelweiss+

Format: ARC, 298 pages

Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers

A true story

of a rare victory

for women.

Set into the history of the 1600s,

there lived a woman by the name of Artemisia Gentileschi.

A painter she was.

A painter with a dream.

A dream she believed known one cared for

Until she met someone who cared.

But his care was a lie, a facade to take something from her

She thought herself weak

But little did she know of the bravery that laid awake between the tips of her hands

And the depth of her heart

This is the story of Artemisia Gentileschi.

You will cry. You will be furious. You will be taken aback. You will be contempt.

For this is a 1600s feminists victory against misogyny and rape

This story is perfect in its history, its lesson, and its depiction of Artemisia Gentileschi and her journey. Such fascinating work to capture a historical moment that should be much more appreciated.

And listen to me love, when a woman risks her place, her very life to speak a truth the world despises? Believe her. Always.

the poem was written in the form of a story without any complicating prose, metaphors or other figurative languages. Simple to read, understand, and enjoy. Can be read in a manner of hours, minutes even.