Judith Goes to the Camp of Holofernes c. 1575

"Judith Goes to the Camp of Holofernes" is an anonymous engraving, likely produced around 1575. The image depicts a scene from the biblical Book of Judith, where the titular heroine, Judith, confronts Holofernes, the Assyrian general besieging the city of Bethulia. The work demonstrates a typical Renaissance understanding of the Old Testament story with its focus on strong women and the perils of war. This engraving is a testament to the enduring appeal of the Judith story and the continued popularity of woodcuts as a means of disseminating religious imagery.