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Holophernes Collection

"Holophernes: A Tale of Power, Betrayal, and Redemption in Art" Throughout history

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith, 1901. Artist: Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918)

Judith, 1901. Artist: Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918)
Judith, 1901. Found in the collection of the Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith and Holofernes, c. 1621. Artist: Gentileschi, Artemisia (1598-1653)

Judith and Holofernes, c. 1621. Artist: Gentileschi, Artemisia (1598-1653)
Judith and Holofernes, c. 1621. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith with the Head of Holofernes, 16th century. Creator: Massys (Matsys), Jan (1510-1575)

Judith with the Head of Holofernes, 16th century. Creator: Massys (Matsys), Jan (1510-1575)
Judith with the Head of Holofernes, 16th century. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes, 1659. Creator: Preti, Mattia (1613-1699)

Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes, 1659. Creator: Preti, Mattia (1613-1699)
Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes, 1659. Found in the collection of the Palazzo Barberini, Rome

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes, 1645. Creator: Canlassi (Called Cagnacci)

Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes, 1645. Creator: Canlassi (Called Cagnacci)
Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes, 1645. Found in the collection of the Palazzo Barberini, Rome

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith with the Head of Holofernes, First Half of 16th cen. Creator: Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506)

Judith with the Head of Holofernes, First Half of 16th cen. Creator: Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506)
Judith with the Head of Holofernes, First Half of 16th cen. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith, 1901. Creator: Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918)

Judith, 1901. Creator: Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918)
Judith, 1901. Found in the Collection of the -sterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith with the Head of Holophernes, 1866 (engraving)

Judith with the Head of Holophernes, 1866 (engraving)
3665412 Judith with the Head of Holophernes, 1866 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Judith with the Head of Holophernes, Illustration from the Gustave Dore Bible 1866)

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

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

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith with the Head of Holofernes, ca 1610-1615. Creator: Saraceni, Carlo (1579-1620)

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

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith with the Head of Holofernes, ca. 1600. Creator: Galizia, Fede (1578-1630)

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

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Salome with the head of John the Baptist, ca 1607. Creator: Caravaggio, Michelangelo (1571-1610)

Salome with the head of John the Baptist, ca 1607. Creator: Caravaggio, Michelangelo (1571-1610)
Salome with the head of John the Baptist, ca 1607. Found in the Collection of Patrimonio Nacional, Madrid

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes, c. 1610. Creator: Gentileschi

Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes, c. 1610. Creator: Gentileschi
Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes, c. 1610. Found in the Collection of Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Loie Fuller as Salome, 1895. Creator: Feure, Georges de

Loie Fuller as Salome, 1895. Creator: Feure, Georges de
Loie Fuller as Salome, 1895. Private Collection

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith Beheading Holofernes, Mid of the 18th cen Creator: Piazzetta, Gian Battista (1683-1754)

Judith Beheading Holofernes, Mid of the 18th cen Creator: Piazzetta, Gian Battista (1683-1754)
Judith Beheading Holofernes, Mid of the 18th Century. Found in the Collection of Accademia di San Luca

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Salome with the head of John the Baptist, c. 1620. Creator: Stanzione, Massimo (ca

Salome with the head of John the Baptist, c. 1620. Creator: Stanzione, Massimo (ca
Salome with the head of John the Baptist, c. 1620. Private Collection

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith and Holofernes, 1630-1635. Creator: Furini, Francesco (1603-1643)

Judith and Holofernes, 1630-1635. Creator: Furini, Francesco (1603-1643)
Judith and Holofernes, 1630-1635. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Barberini, Rome

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith with the Head of Holophernes, 1620-1622. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)

Judith with the Head of Holophernes, 1620-1622. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Judith with the Head of Holophernes, 1620-1622. Found in the Collection of Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith, 16th century. Creator: Massys (Matsys), Jan (1510-1575)

Judith, 16th century. Creator: Massys (Matsys), Jan (1510-1575)
Judith, 16th century. Found in the Collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Justice (Judith), 1760. Creator: Zanetti, Anton Maria (1706-1778)

Justice (Judith), 1760. Creator: Zanetti, Anton Maria (1706-1778)
Justice (Judith), 1760. Found in the Collection of Museo Correr, Venice

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith with the Head of Holofernes, 15th century. Creator: Amidei (Amadei), Giuliano (c

Judith with the Head of Holofernes, 15th century. Creator: Amidei (Amadei), Giuliano (c
Judith with the Head of Holofernes, 15th century. Found in the Collection of Museo Civico, Sansepolcro

Background imageHolophernes Collection: The Apparition. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

The Apparition. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
The Apparition. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist, ca 1525-1528

Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist, ca 1525-1528. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith Beheading Holofernes, 1617

Judith Beheading Holofernes, 1617. Found in the Collection of Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith and her maid Abra, ca 1613

Judith and her maid Abra, ca 1613. Found in the Collection of Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith Beheading Holofernes, 1648-1650

Judith Beheading Holofernes, 1648-1650. Found in the Collection of Muse e des Beaux-Arts de Dunkerque

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Salome, ca 1899

Salome, ca 1899. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

Background imageHolophernes Collection: The death of Holofernes, 1531

The death of Holofernes, 1531. Found in the collection of Schloss Friedenstein Gotha

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist, c. 1527-1530

Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist, c. 1527-1530. Found in the Collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith with the Head of Holofernes, 1525-1526

Judith with the Head of Holofernes, 1525-1526. Found in the Collection of Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith Returns from the Enemy Camp at Bethulia, 1470-1472

Judith Returns from the Enemy Camp at Bethulia, 1470-1472. Found in the Collection of Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Background imageHolophernes Collection: The Discovery of the Body of Holofernes, 1470-1472

The Discovery of the Body of Holofernes, 1470-1472. Found in the Collection of Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith

Judith. Private Collection

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith and her Maid with the Head of Holofernes

Judith and her Maid with the Head of Holofernes. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Salome with the Head of John the Baptist

Salome with the Head of John the Baptist. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Salome

Salome. Private Collection

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith with the Head of Holofernes

Judith with the Head of Holofernes. Found in the Collection of Museo Diocesano, Salerno

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith and her maid Abra with the Head of Holofernes, c. 1647-1648

Judith and her maid Abra with the Head of Holofernes, c. 1647-1648. Artist: Gentileschi, Artemisia (1598-1653)
Judith and her maid Abra with the Head of Holofernes, c. 1647-1648. Found in the collection of Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith with her maidservant, 1489. Artist: Ghirlandaio, Domenico (1449?1494)

Judith with her maidservant, 1489. Artist: Ghirlandaio, Domenico (1449?1494)
Judith with her maidservant, 1489. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith and Holofernes. Artist: Goya, Francisco, de (1746-1828)

Judith and Holofernes. Artist: Goya, Francisco, de (1746-1828)
Judith and Holofernes. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Herods Feast. Artist: Garcia de Benavarre, Pedro (active 1445-1485)

Herods Feast. Artist: Garcia de Benavarre, Pedro (active 1445-1485)
Herods Feast. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Salome at the Prison. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

Salome at the Prison. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Salome at the Prison. Found in the collection of National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes. Artist: Gentileschi, Orazio (1563-1638)

Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes. Artist: Gentileschi, Orazio (1563-1638)
Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith and the Infant Hercules, c. 1525. Artist: Meister der Mansi-Magdalena

Judith and the Infant Hercules, c. 1525. Artist: Meister der Mansi-Magdalena (active between 1510 and 1530)
Judith and the Infant Hercules, c. 1525. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Salome with the head of John the Baptist. Artist: Titian (1488-1576)

Salome with the head of John the Baptist. Artist: Titian (1488-1576)
Salome with the head of John the Baptist. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Judith and Holofernes. Artist: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)

Judith and Holofernes. Artist: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
Judith and Holofernes. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Salome. Artist: Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928)

Salome. Artist: Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928)
Salome. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus, Munich

Background imageHolophernes Collection: Loie Fuller as Salome, 1895. Artist: Feure, Georges de (1868?1928)

Loie Fuller as Salome, 1895. Artist: Feure, Georges de (1868?1928)
Loie Fuller as Salome, 1895. From a private collection



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"Holophernes: A Tale of Power, Betrayal, and Redemption in Art" Throughout history, the story of Judith and Holophernes has captivated artists across different centuries and styles. From Gustav Klimt to Artemisia Gentileschi, these masterpieces depict the dramatic moment when Judith beheads the Assyrian general to save her people. In Klimt's 1901 painting "Judith, " he portrays a sensual yet powerful Judith holding a golden sword, symbolizing her triumph over evil. Meanwhile, Gentileschi's rendition from around 1621 showcases Judith's determination as she holds Holofernes' severed head with an unwavering gaze. The theme continues in engravings such as "Judith with the Head of Holophernes" from 1866. Here we see intricate details etched into the scene, emphasizing both horror and victory. Another oil on canvas piece simply titled "Judith" captures her strength amidst darkness. Gentileschi returns with another masterpiece called "Judith with the Head of Holofernes and a servant. " This composition highlights not only Judith's bravery but also explores themes of loyalty and assistance in times of crisis. Carlo Saraceni's version from ca. 1610-1615 offers a unique perspective by focusing on light and shadow to create intensity within this biblical narrative. Similarly, Fede Galizia's work from around 1600 emphasizes meticulous detail while portraying Judith as a determined heroine. Michelangelo Caravaggio takes inspiration from this tale for his painting "Salome with the head of John the Baptist. " Although depicting a different biblical event involving Salome instead of Judith, it shares themes of power dynamics and violence that resonate throughout art history. Massimo Stanzione adds his interpretation in c. 1620 through his artwork titled "Salome with the head of John the Baptist, " showcasing Salome holding the severed head with a mix of fascination and horror.