Judith decapitating Holofernes with a sword. Line engraving by C. Galle after P.P. Rubens.

  • Rubens, Peter Paul, 1577-1640.
Date:
1600-1699
Reference:
42776i
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Judith, a beautiful Judean widow, infiltrates the camp of the Assyrian army that besieges her city and seduces the chief captain, Holofernes. She beheads him after he has collapsed into a drunken sleep

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[Antwerp] : Carolus Collaert

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1 print : line engraving, with etching ; image 51.8 x 37.7 cm

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Cornelius Galle sculp.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 42776i

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