Judit onthoofdt Holofernes c. 1547 - 1559

"Judit onthoofdt Holofernes" is an engraving by Dutch artist Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert, created between 1547 and 1559. This powerful and detailed artwork depicts the biblical story of Judith, a courageous widow who beheads the Assyrian general Holofernes to save her people from invasion. The engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the dramatic moment of the beheading with meticulous detail, showcasing Coornhert's skill in portraying both the brutality of the act and the strength of Judith's resolve. This print exemplifies the religious and historical themes that were popular in 16th-century art.