Judith preparing to go to the Enemies' Camp 1564

"Judith preparing to go to the Enemies' Camp" is a 1564 drawing by Maarten van Heemskerck, a renowned Dutch Renaissance artist. The drawing, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts the biblical story of Judith, a courageous widow who slays the Assyrian general Holofernes. This black chalk drawing showcases Heemskerck's detailed and precise style, with the figures of Judith and her maid rendered with meticulous attention to anatomy and drapery. The background, depicting the city of Bethulia and the approaching Assyrian army, emphasizes the scene's historical context.