Judith with the Head of Holofernes, Image depicting the scene following the beheading of Holofernes from the apocryphal book of Judith. Judith and her handmaiden are shown. Judith holds a sword in her right hand, in side profile. The handmaiden is seen from behind holding a basket with the head of Holofernes inside. Both women are looking to the left of the shot., circa 1613-1619
Scope and Contents
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.CARA.0073; Public Notes: Appearance of the letters I and R appear in the lower right section of the print, Reproduzione Interdetta Reproduction Forbidden.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1613-1619
Creator
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Biographical / Historical
Subjects: Paintings; Apocryphal Scenes; Religious Figures; Religious Scenes; Style period: Baroque; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings
Full Extent
1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 9.5; Image width (in.): 7.5in.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Medium: oil paint; Physical condition: worn edges; Print type: black and white; Support: canvas
General
Artist Nationality: Italian; Artist Status: confirmed; Inscription translation text type:
Source
- Palazzo Pitti, Palatine Gallery and Royal Apartments, Florence, Italy (Repository, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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