Judit en haar dienstmaagd op weg naar Holofernes 1645 - 1646

"Judit en haar dienstmaagd op weg naar Holofernes" (Judith and her maidservant on the way to Holofernes) is a 17th-century engraving by Christoffel van (II) Sichem. This detailed scene depicts the biblical story of Judith, who, disguised as a widow, enters the enemy camp to kill the Assyrian general Holofernes. The artwork’s intricate lines and cross-hatching convey the dramatic tension of the narrative, and its small size suggests it was intended for personal devotional use. The engraving showcases the artist’s skill in depicting both figural detail and architectural elements.