Judith and Holofernes
1630
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1630
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a woman in a dark dress holding a sword over a bearded man on a bed. Blood sprays the sheets. A servant holds the man down. This isn’t a clean scene. The woman’s face looks tired, not triumphant. The woodcut style carves the image in sharp blacks and browns, making shadows feel real. It’s a quiet take on a dramatic Bible story. Look up *woodcut* to see why the technique makes it feel urgent.
