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Judith Seated on the Body of Holofernes

Barthel Beham

National Gallery of Art

The image features a black and white engraving of a figure in a seated position holding a sword upright in their right hand. They are grasping the hair of a male head underfoot. The figure's facial features are finely detailed, showing pronounced cheekbones and wavy hair. The person appears nude with shading highlighting their musculature. Leafy vegetation surrounds the figure, and the background is minimal. The inscription "1525" is in the upper left corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1525
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
2084 × 3053 px
Public Domain
Yes
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