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Judith with the Head of Holofernes by Lucas Cranach the Elder

Judith with the Head of Holofernes

Judith with the Head of Holofernes

The Met

Artist: Lucas Cranach the Elder(German, Kronach 1472–1553 Weimar)

Date: ca. 1530

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on linden

Dimensions: 35 1/4 x 24 3/8 in. (89.5 x 61.9 cm)

Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1911

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Brief Description

A woman in elaborate attire holds a silver sword and a severed, bearded head

Detailed Description

A half-length portrait depicts a woman holding a sword and a severed head against a dark, solid background. The woman, positioned slightly to the right of center, has pale skin and light hair, with her gaze directed slightly to her left. She wears an elaborate red hat adorned with white feathers and an ornate gold headpiece. Around her neck is a wide, jeweled choker featuring red and gold stones, along with a braided gold necklace. Her bodice is a quilted orange pattern with small white dots, and she wears a white undershirt with horizontal black stripes. Her sleeves are a rich green with gold patterns and puffed white cuffs. Her right hand, adorned with rings, firmly grips the hilt of a long, silver sword. Below her hand, a severed, bearded head with eyes rolled back and an open mouth rests on a brown ledge at the bottom of the frame. The head has dark, curly hair and a reddish, bloody neck. The background is uniformly dark, providing a stark contrast to the figures and their vibrant attire.

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