Judith with the Head of Holofernes 1635 - 1645

Massimo Stanzione's "Judith with the Head of Holofernes" (1635-45) is an oil painting that depicts the biblical story of Judith, a widowed Hebrew woman who famously decapitated the Assyrian general Holofernes to save her people. The painting showcases Stanzione's mastery of Baroque style, with dramatic lighting and a focus on expressive gestures, and is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York. The vibrant colors and realistic details bring the scene to life and depict the intensity of Judith's act, highlighting her bravery and strength.