Judith before Holofernes 1564

"Judith before Holofernes" is a 1564 drawing by Dutch artist Maarten van Heemskerck. The drawing depicts the biblical story of Judith, a Jewish widow who seduces and beheads the Assyrian general Holofernes to save her people. The drawing is characterized by its detailed rendering of figures and drapery and was created using pen and brown ink on paper. Heemskerck's work demonstrates the High Renaissance style, known for its realistic depiction of the human figure and its focus on classical art. This drawing is part of the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen.