Judith og Holofernes 1600

"Judith og Holofernes" is an etching by Jan Saenredam, created in 1600. The piece portrays the biblical story of Judith, who, disguised as a widow, seduces and beheads Holofernes, a general of the Assyrian army, to save her people from invasion. The detailed etching, created during the Dutch Golden Age, emphasizes the drama of the scene. The artist, known for his architectural engravings, captures the tense atmosphere through the composition, and the viewer is drawn to the moment of Judith's decisive action. The print can be found at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark.