Judith met het hoofd van Holofernes 1576 - 1656

This drawing, *Judith met het hoofd van Holofernes*, by Gerrit Pietersz, is a depiction of the biblical story of Judith, who beheaded the Assyrian general Holofernes to save her people. The artist utilizes hatching to create the chiaroscuro effect, highlighting the dramatic moment. This work, created in the late 16th century, is an example of Dutch Mannerism, demonstrating the artist's skill in depicting anatomy and movement. It currently resides in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.