Judith Holding the Head of Holofernes

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This image depicts a woman in a long dress, holding a severed head by its hair. The woman's dress is draped elegantly, and she stands on a circular platform. She holds a sword in her left hand, with the blade pointing downwards. The woman's facial expression is serene, and her gaze is directed downwards. The severed head, presumably that of Holofernes, hangs limply from her right hand. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quiet contemplation. The level of detail in this engraving is remarkable, with intricate cross-hatching used to create texture and depth. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Barbari, Jacopo de'.