The Spagnoletto

The Spagnoletto: A Play in Five Acts is a dramatic work written by Emma Lazarus and first published in 1876. The play is set in 17th century Naples and tells the story of a painter named Jusepe Ribera, also known as The Spagnoletto, who is commissioned by the Spanish Viceroy to create a series of religious paintings. As Ribera works on his art, he becomes increasingly obsessed with his models, including a young woman named Isabella. The play explores themes of art, passion, and morality, as well as the complex relationships between artists and their subjects. With its richly drawn characters and vivid descriptions of 17th century Naples, The Spagnoletto is a compelling work of historical fiction that continues to captivate readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.