Judit met het hoofd van Holofernes 1660 - 1726

This etching, "Judit met het hoofd van Holofernes," is an anonymous work from the Dutch Golden Age, created sometime between 1660 and 1726. It depicts the biblical story of Judith, who, after seducing the Assyrian general Holofernes, beheads him and saves her people. The image shows Judith kneeling, holding the severed head of Holofernes in a cloth, while a triumphant figure representing Judith stands behind her, holding a sword. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum and is a testament to the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with biblical narratives and historical themes.