The Bearded Woman by José de Ribera | 1631
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We accept returns. You can return unopened items in the original packaging within 30 days of your purchase with receipt or proof of purchase. If 30 days or more have passed since your purchase, we cannot offer you a refund or an exchange.
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The painting displays Magdalena Ventura standing while nursing her baby, with her husband standing behind her in the shadows. To the right are two steles, the top one listing the details of their family story in Latin, proclaiming it as A Wonder of Nature. The second stele extols her unusual nature while still having a child and husband, as well as the work of the painter and the proud owner who commissioned it.
The painting was mentioned in various period diaries. All of the information known about Magdalena Ventura is derived from quotes and documents referring to the painting. Supposedly, the Duke of Alcalá was moved to commission the painting based on rumors that he had heard about her.
The stele claims that, at the time of painting, the main subject was 52, and that she had begun to show facial hair growth at 37. She had at least two other children, and was an Italian from the nearby region of Abruzzi. Magdalena likely helped with or was the primary source of income through her facial hair, as the painting shows her with a long, untrimmed beard. This is in stark contrast to her husband's more fashionably trimmed beard. The simple act of standing while nursing is also an unusual pose for a 17th-century woman, and seems to have been associated with accounts of strong African women nursing in unusual ways. Painting Magdalena Ventura in such a manner would have served to emphasize her "manliness" and strength.
The painting was part of a gallery of portraits of people deemed "unusual", particularly of people with characteristics popular among traveling acts of the period, like dwarfism. Ribera was later commissioned to make another portrait, this time of a club-footed boy, The Clubfoot (1642).
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- UK: 7-10 business days
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- EU: 10-14 business days
- Rest of the World: 14 business days
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Refunds do not include any shipping and handling charges shown on the packaging slip or invoice. Shipping charges for all returns must be prepaid and insured by you.
You are responsible for any loss or damage to hardware during shipment.
We do not guarantee that we will receive your returned item. Shipping and handling charges are not refundable. Any amounts refunded will not include the cost of shipping.
Description
The painting displays Magdalena Ventura standing while nursing her baby, with her husband standing behind her in the shadows. To the right are two steles, the top one listing the details of their family story in Latin, proclaiming it as A Wonder of Nature. The second stele extols her unusual nature while still having a child and husband, as well as the work of the painter and the proud owner who commissioned it.
The painting was mentioned in various period diaries. All of the information known about Magdalena Ventura is derived from quotes and documents referring to the painting. Supposedly, the Duke of Alcalá was moved to commission the painting based on rumors that he had heard about her.
The stele claims that, at the time of painting, the main subject was 52, and that she had begun to show facial hair growth at 37. She had at least two other children, and was an Italian from the nearby region of Abruzzi. Magdalena likely helped with or was the primary source of income through her facial hair, as the painting shows her with a long, untrimmed beard. This is in stark contrast to her husband's more fashionably trimmed beard. The simple act of standing while nursing is also an unusual pose for a 17th-century woman, and seems to have been associated with accounts of strong African women nursing in unusual ways. Painting Magdalena Ventura in such a manner would have served to emphasize her "manliness" and strength.
The painting was part of a gallery of portraits of people deemed "unusual", particularly of people with characteristics popular among traveling acts of the period, like dwarfism. Ribera was later commissioned to make another portrait, this time of a club-footed boy, The Clubfoot (1642).
Shipping information
We provide Worldwide Shipping with tracking to most locations around the world. We operate a global production network, which allows us to produce and deliver orders locally for free. Our production facilities are located in the US, Canada, UK, Spain, and Australia.
Shipping times around the world vary based on your location. Here are our estimated delivery times from the day of purchase:
- US, Canada: 7-10 business days
- Continental US, Alaska and Hawaii: 10-14 business days
- UK: 7-10 business days
- Australia: 7-10 business days
- EU: 10-14 business days
- Rest of the World: 14 business days
Above times are estimates, and include handling time to prepare your order. Business days exclude weekends and holidays. Please refer to the delivery time specific to your shipping address that is presented during the checkout.
We currently ship with the following global shipping partners: FedEx, UPS, DHL, GLS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, Aramex, and Australia Post.
Customer Service
Refunds do not include any shipping and handling charges shown on the packaging slip or invoice. Shipping charges for all returns must be prepaid and insured by you.
You are responsible for any loss or damage to hardware during shipment.
We do not guarantee that we will receive your returned item. Shipping and handling charges are not refundable. Any amounts refunded will not include the cost of shipping.
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