Judith with the Head of Holofernes
1526
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Barthel Beham
Barthel Beham (1502–1540) was an artist, born in Nuremberg.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Judith with the Head of Holofernes is a 1526 ink by Barthel Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a woman holding a severed head by the hair. She wears a fancy dress with ruffles and a necklace, looking calm but determined. Behind her, a curtain or wall is textured with a woven pattern, and a small plant grows in the corner. The scene looks like a story from ancient times, where the woman is often called Judith. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, making the fabric and hair look almost real. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like Beham carved these detailed images.
Barthel Beham (1502–1540) was an artist, born in Nuremberg.
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