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17th Century by Veronese School Judith with the Head of Holofernes Oil on canvas

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17th century Veronese School Title: Judith with the Head of Holofernes Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: without frame 144 x 113 cm – with frame 163 x 131 cm Publications: Body, love and feelings, works of Ancient Masters from the 16th to the 19th century. In the paintings of Giorgio Baratti private collection, Milan. Exhibition catalogue curated by Alessandro Marchi, (27th July – 18th September 2011), Galleria San Marino, Palazzo Arzilli, San Marino, pp. 86-87. The Bible has always been used as an excellent source of art subjects for depicting various characters and well as couples. And the theme of Judith and Holofernes is the subject of many paintings and sculptures. The story of these two characters is told in the deuterocanonical Book of Judith, and it opposes Holofernes, an invading Assyrian general and Judith, a beautiful widow. She is able to enter the tent of the warrior, Holofernes, who is captivated by her beauty, and once he is overcome with drink and passed out, Judith decapitates him. The Assyrians wanted to destroy Judith’s home, the city of Bethulia, and for this reason she decided to take their leader away and depriving them of their strength. The painting represents the moment following Holofernes death, when Judith, richly dressed and bejewelled and still holding the Assyrian general’s sword in her hand, is assisted by the old maid as she places the invader’s decapitated head into a bag.
  • Creator:
    17th century Veronese school (Italian)
  • Creation Year:
    17th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 56.7 in (144 cm)Width: 44.49 in (113 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    without frame 144 x 113 cm – with frame 163 x 131 cmPrice: $25,720
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  • Gallery Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1701215515902

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