Pier Francesco PIOLA
Judith with the head of Holofernes

Medium
pen and brown ink and brown wash over black chalk, traces of red chalk; laid down

Measurements
27.4 × 23.6 cm (sheet)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1923

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Inscription
inscribed l.l.: Treti
inscribed l.r.: Pioli

Accession Number
1278.720-3

Department
International Prints and Drawings

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest

Subjects (general)
Human Figures Religion and Mythology Violence

Subjects (specific)
helmets (protective wear) Holofernes (Old Testament character) Judith and Holofernes (Old Testament narrative) servants Story of Judith (Old Testament narratives) vengeance violence women (female humans)