1614
unspecified
From the collection of Galleria Borghese
Judith with the Head of Holofernes is a 1614 unspecified by Fede Galizia, a Mannerism work, depicting Beheaded Head, held at Galleria Borghese.
This painting depicts a woman in an ornate dress, holding a sword in her right hand. She wears a pearl necklace and a crown-like headpiece. To her right, a servant holds a platter with a severed head. The woman's dress is intricately detailed, with gold embroidery and a blue sash. The servant's clothing is simpler, with a white cap and a green dress. The background features red curtains, which add a sense of drama to the scene. The use of chiaroscuro creates a striking contrast between light and dark, drawing attention to the woman and the severed head. This technique adds depth and emotion to the painting, making it a powerful and thought-provoking work of art. Explore more works that utilize chiaroscuro.
Fede Galizia (c. 1578 – c. 1630) was an Italian painter of still-lifes, portraits, and religious pictures. She is especially noted as a painter of still-lifes of fruit, a genre in which she was one of the earliest…
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