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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
Jan Matsys
1600 · Oil Paint, Panel
A masterful Renaissance depiction of Judith, rendered with exquisite detail and dramatic chiaroscuro.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Aged gold
About the piece
This 16th-century oil on panel by Flemish artist Jan Matsys depicts the biblical heroine Judith. Captured with Northern Mannerist elegance, the work contrasts Judith's luminous, serene features and fine jewelry with the dramatic, shadowy presentation of her triumph over Holofernes.
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