Judith with the Head of Holofernes, standing nude in a barren landsape 1570 - 1615

Cherubino Alberti's "Judith with the Head of Holofernes, standing nude in a barren landscape" (1570-1615) is an etching that depicts the biblical story of Judith's triumph over the Assyrian general Holofernes. The artwork showcases a nude Judith holding Holofernes' head, her flowing drapery creating a dynamic composition. The barren landscape emphasizes the starkness of the moment, reflecting the gravity of Judith's act. Alberti's etching, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the Renaissance fascination with classical themes and the human figure.