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Judith with the Head of Holofernes, First Half of 16th cen. Creator: Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506)
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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
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Andrea Mantegna's masterpiece, "Judith with the Head of Holofernes," dates back to the first half of the 16th century and is currently housed in the Muzeum Narodowe in Krakow, Poland. This exquisite oil on copper painting depicts the Old Testament heroine Judith, a widow from the town of Bethulia, triumphantly holding the severed head of the Assyrian general Holofernes. According to the biblical account, Judith used her beauty and charm to seduce Holofernes, who was besieging her city, and then beheaded him while he was asleep. Mantegna's rendition of this classic tale is a prime example of the Renaissance style, with its meticulous attention to detail and realistic portrayal of human emotion. The painting's dramatic composition, with Judith's intense gaze and the contrasting expressions of triumph and horror on the faces of the two figures, adds to its powerful impact. Mantegna, a prominent artist from the School of Mantua in Italy, is known for his innovative use of perspective and his ability to capture the human form in a lifelike manner. This iconic work of art continues to captivate viewers with its intricate details and timeless storytelling.
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