Who painted Judith and Holofernes?

Judith and Holofernes was painted by Ludwig Büsinck.

Where can I see Judith and Holofernes?

Judith and Holofernes is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Judith and Holofernes?

Judith and Holofernes is associated with Baroque.

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Museum-quality prints of Judith and Holofernes are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Judith and Holofernes

Ludwig Büsinck

Judith and Holofernes is an ink print by the Baroque artist Ludwig Büsinck. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:recto: in block, at upper left in brown: G. Lallemand Inv. / L B. sc:; verso: by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: c. 27873
Markings: Marked:verso: pomegranate stamp of Leonard Baskin (Lugt 4473), annotated in brown ink: Le & Li Baskin / 1965

About this work

Overview

Judith and Holofernes is a woodcut print created by Ludwig Büsinck in 1630, executed in chiaroscuro technique using three blocks on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts the biblical scene of Judith beheading Holofernes, with a servant restraining the victim. The somber tone and Judith's weary expression convey a sense of gravity rather than triumph.

Technique & Style

The chiaroscuro woodcut technique, utilizing black and brown tones, creates a dramatic contrast of light and shadow, lending depth and urgency to the scene.