This book explores the visual culture of stigmata in the late medieval and early modern periods, focusing on Italy and female stigmatics, and the controversies surrounding their representation in visual art. It raises questions about the nature and purpose of visual representation and the contested nature of stigmata.

Format: Hardback
Length: 316 pages
Publication date: 24 September 2022
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press

This book explores the discourse surrounding stigmata within the visual culture of the late medieval and early modern periods, with a particular focus on Italy and female stigmatics. Stigmata, which echoed and recreated the wounds and pain inflicted on Christ during his passion, sparked controversy and raised questions about their description, performance, and representation in visual art. Due to their contested nature and the variability in their manifestation, stigmata provoked complex questions and reflections regarding the nature and purpose of visual representation. The book examines the various ways in which stigmata were depicted and interpreted, and the debates surrounding their legitimacy and authenticity. It also explores the social and cultural implications of stigmata, particularly in relation to gender, religion, and the power dynamics of the time. By examining the historical and cultural context in which stigmata emerged, the book sheds light on the ways in which they continue to resonate with contemporary audiences and the ongoing debates surrounding their significance and interpretation.

Stigmata in the Visual Culture of the Late Medieval and Early Modern Periods

This book explores the discourse surrounding stigmata within the visual culture of the late medieval and early modern periods, with a particular focus on Italy and female stigmatics. Stigmata, which echoed and recreated the wounds and pain inflicted on Christ during his passion, sparked controversy and raised questions about their description, performance, and representation in visual art. Due to their contested nature and the variability in their manifestation, stigmata provoked complex questions and reflections regarding the nature and purpose of visual representation. The book examines the various ways in which stigmata were depicted and interpreted, and the debates surrounding their legitimacy and authenticity. It also explores the social and cultural implications of stigmata, particularly in relation to gender, religion, and the power dynamics of the time. By examining the historical and cultural context in which stigmata emerged, the book sheds light on the ways in which they continue to resonate with contemporary audiences and the ongoing debates surrounding their significance and interpretation.

Dimension: 240 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789463724562