Post by nazgul on Jun 16, 2022 20:45:17 GMT
Simon of Trent (German: Simon von Trient, also known as Simon Unverdorben (meaning Simon Immaculate in German); Italian: Simonino di Trento), also known as Simeon (1472โ1475), was a boy from the city of Trent (now Trento in northern Italy), in the Prince-Bishopric of Trent, whose disappearance and death was blamed on the leaders of the city's Jewish community, based on the confessions of Jews obtained under judicial torture....link
A painting of the murdered boy was discussed on the previous forum, causing some heated emotions from some members.
The full image of the painting by Italian Artist Giovanni Gasparro which revives Antisemitic Blood Libel can be compared and contrasted with earlier works.
The full image can be seen here.