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Judith Walking to the Left, and Her Servant

Sebald Beham

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two figures engaged in an intimate interaction. The drawing depicts a scene with two standing figures, one clothed and holding a large sword with ornate detailing, and the other partially nude with flowing hair and a wreath adorning their head. The clothed figure holds an object resembling a ball and is draped in fabric. The nude figure appears to be in motion, with their limbs positioned gracefully and flowing hair. The use of detailed line work and shading brings texture and dimensionality to the figures.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
2597 × 4101 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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