The story of Judith was especially popular in the 17th century and was depicted countless times. During the siege of the biblical city of Bethulia by the Assyrian general Holofernes, the rich widow Judith and her handmaiden entered the enemy camp. Holofernes attempted to seduce her but drank too much and fell asleep. Judith cut off his head and mounted it on the city walls causing the Assyrians to flee.
Specifications
| Title | Judith with the Head of Holofernes |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Oil on canvas |
| Object type |
Painting
> Painting
> Two-dimensional object
> Art object
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| Location | This object is in storage |
| Dimensions |
Width 107,5 cm Height 122,5 cm |
|---|---|
| Artists |
Painter:
Gerrit Pietersz.
Previously attributed: Cornelis Cornelisz. van Haarlem |
| Accession number | St 160 |
| Credits | Loan Stichting Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, 1998 |
| Department | Old Masters |
| Acquisition date | 1998 |
| Creation date | in 1605 |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Geographical origin | The Netherlands > Western Europe > Europe |
| Place of manufacture | Amsterdam > North Holland > The Netherlands > Western Europe > Europe |
