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Judith with the Head of Holofernes
Frederik Storch
This dramatic 19th-century oil painting captures the biblical heroine Judith in a moment of stoic intensity following her victory.
Judith and Holofernes
Pedro Américo
1880 · Oil Paint
A dramatic and masterfully rendered Orientalist portrayal of the biblical heroine Judith in a moment of theatrical triumph.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Olive green
About the piece
Created in 1880 by Brazilian master Pedro Américo, this oil painting depicts the biblical figure Judith in an elaborate, exoticized costume characteristic of late 19th-century Orientalism. The work is celebrated for its dramatic use of light and the meticulous detail of the embroidered fabrics and gold jewelry, capturing a high-stakes moment of narrative drama with academic precision.
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