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Judith with the Head of Holofernes
Bernardo Cavallino
A dramatic 17th-century Italian Baroque painting depicting the biblical heroine Judith with her trophy.
Judith Beheading Holofernes
Bartolomeo Mendozzi
1640 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A powerful Baroque masterpiece of dramatic light and shadow, capturing the intense biblical triumph of Judith.
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A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
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- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Olive green
About the piece
Dating to approximately 1640, this striking work by Bartolomeo Mendozzi is a definitive example of the Caravaggesque style. Utilizing intense chiaroscuro, the painting dramatizes the biblical narrative of Judith as she slays the Assyrian general Holofernes. The composition is noted for its raw physical realism, anatomical detail, and the stark atmospheric tension typical of 17th-century Italian masterworks.
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