Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Judith with the Head of Holofernes
Giovanni Gioseffo dal Sole
This dramatic 17th-century painting captures the biblical heroine Judith in a moment of resolute triumph.
Judith Preparing to Behead Holofernes
Giovanni Battista Spinelli
1647 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A compelling Baroque depiction of the biblical heroine Judith in a moment of quiet, intense preparation.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted in 1647 by Giovanni Battista Spinelli, this Baroque work captures the psychological weight of Judith’s resolve. Utilizing intense chiaroscuro, Spinelli highlights the figures against a deep, shadowed background, emphasizing the rich textures of their garments and the golden hilt of the sword. The piece is a masterful example of 17th-century Italian storytelling, focusing on tension rather than the act of violence itself.
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