1502
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Judith Holding the Head of Holofernes is a 1502 by Jacopo de' Barbari, a Renaissance work, depicting Minerva, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting shows a woman holding a head. She's standing in a quiet space. The story behind this painting is interesting - it's from the Bible, where Judith beheads an enemy general. The details are important here. Judith looks calm, which is surprising given what she's doing. This makes the scene feel strange and thought-provoking. You can learn more about this style by looking at the technique of chiaroscuro.
Jacopo de' Barbari, sometimes known or referred to as de'Barbari, de Barberi, de Barbari, Barbaro, Barberino, Barbarigo or Barberigo (c.
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