Blood Water Paint is by Joy McCullough. This is a masterful work of historical fiction in verse. It tells the story of the seventeenth-century Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi. One of the few female master's, Artemisia worked in her father's studio after her mother's death. She was more talented than her father and often re-did his work before sale. After she is raped by a friend of her father's, she refuses to remain silent about the crime. This story is based on historical documents, including a transcript of the trial itself. While the rape is not described, it is an integral part of the story. This book is beautifully written and definitely makes you want to learn more about this amazing woman.
Ratings: 9th grade - 10 out of 10 - AC (mature thematic content).
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