Judith with the Head of Holofernes
1726
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
1726
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
This painting depicts a woman holding a sword in her right hand, with the head of a man at her feet. The woman is dressed in a white and gold gown, with a blue ribbon tied around her right shoulder. She has a headband in her hair, and her gaze is directed downward. The woman's attire and the setting suggest a classical or biblical scene. The use of oil paint and the style of the painting are characteristic of 18th-century European art. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you can look up Philip van Dijk.
