Judith with the Head of Holofernes 1616

"Judith with the Head of Holofernes" is a 1616 Baroque painting by Peter Paul Rubens that depicts the biblical story of Judith, a widow who beheads the Assyrian general Holofernes to save her people. The painting is renowned for its dramatic composition and bold use of color. The scene is set in a dimly lit interior, with Judith and her maid holding up Holofernes' severed head. Rubens’ depiction of Judith’s strength and determination in the face of violence has inspired artists and viewers for centuries. The work is currently displayed at the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum in Braunschweig, Germany.