Judith with the Head of Holofernes

Hendrik Goltzius, after Bartholomaeus Spranger

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two figures in a dramatic scene. One figure is holding something resembling a human head by the hair, while the other figure holds a sword. The primary figure is draped in fabric and adorned with accessories. The secondary figure appears muscular and is positioning the fabric. Both figures are surrounded by a circular frame with Latin text inscribed along the boundary. The drawing features detailed cross-hatching and shading to highlight the forms and the composition's tension, giving a sense of movement and depth.