Holofernes Collection (page 2)

Title Characters
A series of illustrations showing title characters from various operas, films and plays, including Daphnis Et Chloe, Hernani, Judith and Holofernes, Samson and Delilah, Abelard and Heloise, Manon

Judith and Holofernes, 1624, by Valentin de Boulogne
Valentin de Boulogne (1591-1632). French Baroque painter. Judith and Holofernes, 1624. Oil on canvas. National Museum of Fine Arts. Valletta. Malta. Date: 2019

Judith with the Head of Holofernes by Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506) - Paduan - painted on wood Date: circa 1495

Initiation ceremony in a womens lodge (engraving)
3100775 Initiation ceremony in a womens lodge (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Initiation ceremony in a womens lodge)

Judith about to kill Holofernes (oil on canvas)
1216853 Judith about to kill Holofernes (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88) (circle of); 27x57 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Paolo Caliari)

Judith II (Salome) 1909 (oil on canvas)
BAL7030 Judith II (Salome) 1909 (oil on canvas) by Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918); 178x46 cm; Galleria Internazionale d Arte Moderna, Ca Pesaro, Venice, Italy

Judith with the Head of Holofernes, c. 1665. Creator: Felice Ficherelli
Judith with the Head of Holofernes, c. 1665

Judith with the Head of Holofernes and a servant. Creator: Gentileschi
Judith with the Head of Holofernes and a servant. Private Collection

Judith and Holofernes Dining. Creator: Georg Pencz
Judith and Holofernes Dining

Judith (oil on panel)
XIR4471 Judith (oil on panel) by Giorgione, (Giorgio da Castelfranco) (1476/8-1510); 144x66 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

Bartholomew Fair, 1721 (coloured engraving)
610687 Bartholomew Fair, 1721 (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bartholomew Fair, 1721.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Judith
LLM454671 Judith by Vernet, Antoine Charles Horace (Carle) (1758-1836) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judith. Illustration from Woman in Sacred HIstory by Harriet Beecher Stowe)

Judith received by Holofernes (oil on canvas)
1216851 Judith received by Holofernes (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88) (circle of); 27x57 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Paolo Caliari)

Winged Figures, panel from the base of Judith and Holofernes, Sala dei Gigli, 1460 (bronze)
1126880 Winged Figures, panel from the base of Judith and Holofernes, Sala dei Gigli, 1460 (bronze) by Donatello, (c.1386-1466); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; Alinari

Gustave Dore Bible: Judith showing the head of Holofernes (engraving)
5221598 Gustave Dore Bible: Judith showing the head of Holofernes (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judith showing the head of Holofernes)

Ms. 12 / 15 t. 3 fol. 158v, Meal with Judith and Holofernes, from the Bible of Etienne Harding
894885 Ms.12/15 t.3 fol.158v, Meal with Judith and Holofernes, from the Bible of Etienne Harding, 1109 (vellum) by French School, (12th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Dijon

Gluttony, c. 1550-60 (wool, silk & silver-gilt thread)
3551882 Gluttony, c.1550-60 (wool, silk & silver-gilt thread) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50); 388.6x678.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Gift of Mrs. Frederic R. Coudert Jr

Gustave Dore Bible: Judith and Holofernes (engraving)
5221597 Gustave Dore Bible: Judith and Holofernes (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judith and Holofernes)

Judith, c. 1525-28 (oil on canvas)
SCP50271 Judith, c.1525-28 (oil on canvas) by Palma, Jacopo (Il Vecchio) (c.1480-1528); 90x71 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Judith (oil on canvas)
XIR154061 Judith (oil on canvas) by Boulogne, Valentin de (1594-1632); Musee des Augustins, Toulouse, France; French, out of copyright

Judith Holding the Head of Holofernes, c. 1501 / 1503. Creator: Jacopo de Barbari
Judith Holding the Head of Holofernes, c. 1501/1503

Judith with the Head of Holofernes. Creator: Jacques Callot
Judith with the Head of Holofernes

Judith with the Head of Holophernes, . n. d. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Judith with the Head of Holophernes, .n.d

Judith passing the head of Holofernes to her maidservant, the decapitated Holofernes inside the tent at left, 1531-76

Holofernes Interrogating Achior, c. 1575. Creator: Unknown
Holofernes Interrogating Achior, c. 1575

Judith with the Head of Holofernes, ca 1610-1615. Creator: Saraceni, Carlo (1579-1620)
Judith with the Head of Holofernes, ca 1610-1615. Found in the collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Judith with the Head of Holofernes, ca. 1600. Creator: Galizia, Fede (1578-1630)
Judith with the Head of Holofernes, ca. 1600. Found in the collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome

Judith standing to right and holding the head of Holofernes in her right hand and a sword in her left hand, her servant standing to right holding an open bag, ca. 1520-30

Judith walking to the left with the head of Holofernes in her right hand and a sword in her left hand, her servant standing behind the head to left, ca. 1530-50

Judith, early 16th century. Creator: Parmigianino
Judith, early 16th century

Judith with the head of Holofernes in her left hand and a sword in her right hand, accompanied by a female attendant, from a series of four Old Testament subjects, 1606

Achior Pleading with Holofernes for the Israelites, from The Story of Judith and Holofernes

Judith Slaying Holofernes, from The Story of Judith and Holofernes

Judith slaying Holofernes, 1705-62. Creator: Johann Georg Bergmuller
Judith slaying Holofernes, 1705-62

Judith and the Head of Holofernes, 1575—1607. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Judith and the Head of Holofernes, 1575--1607. After Hendrick Goltzius

Judith, from Willem van Haecht, Tyrannorum proemia, 1578, 1578

Judith, 1647. Creators: Gilles Rousselet, Abraham Bosse
Judith, 1647

Judith, looking towards the right, seated nude atop the dead body of Holofernes, with a sword in her right hand and the head of Holofernes in her left hand, 1525

Judith, seated nude with a sword in her right hand, gazing down at the head of Holofernes in her left hand, 1523

Judith, half-length and in profile to the left, a sword in her right hand and the head of Holofernes in her left hand, an open window at top left

Judith with the Head of Holofernes. Creator: Balthazar van den Bos
Judith with the Head of Holofernes

Judith, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Judith, 16th century. After Parmigianino

Judith and Holofernes, from Biblia, Frankfurt, 1564. Creator: Unknown
Judith and Holofernes, from Biblia, Frankfurt, 1564. After Jost Amman

Judith with her sword raised in her right hand and placing the head of Holofernes in the sack with her left, ca. 1540-45

Plate 23: Judith and Holofernes, from The Battles of the Old Testament, ca... ca
Plate 23: Judith and Holofernes, from The Battles of the Old Testament, ca. 1590-ca. 1610

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"Holofernes: A Tale of Power, Betrayal, and Triumph in Art" Throughout history, the story has captivated artists and viewers alike. From Gustav Klimt's mesmerizing portrayal in "Judith" to Artemisia Gentileschi's powerful rendition in "Judith and Holofernes, " this biblical narrative continues to inspire awe. The title characters, Judith and Holofernes, have been immortalized by various artists across different time periods. Valentin de Boulogne's 1624 masterpiece showcases the intense confrontation between these two figures, while Andrea Mantegna's interpretation depicts Judith holding the severed head of her enemy with a sense of triumph. In Barthel Beham's work from ca. 1526, we witness Judith as a symbol of strength and resilience. Matania takes it further with his depiction titled "Judith Slayer of Holofernes, " emphasizing her bravery during this pivotal moment. One cannot overlook the dramatic scene portrayed in "Judith beheading Holofernes" by an unknown artist from 1930. The oil on canvas painting captures the raw emotion and violence surrounding this act. Beyond paintings, engravings also play a significant role in portraying this tale. An engraving depicting an initiation ceremony in a women's lodge adds depth to our understanding of female empowerment through Judith's actions. Another engraving illustrates the climactic event itself - the beheading of Assyrian general Holofernes by Israelite Judith - taken from the poem "Judith. " From Klimt to Mantegna, each artist brings their unique perspective to this timeless story that explores themes such as power dynamics, betrayal, and ultimately triumph over adversity. The legacy left behind by these artworks serves as a testament to humanity’s fascination with tales that challenge societal norms and celebrate acts of courage.