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Judith with the head of Holofernes

Judith with the head of Holofernes

Medium
pen and brown ink and brown wash over black chalk, traces of red chalk; laid down
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1923
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink and brown wash over black chalk, traces of red chalk; laid down
Measurements
27.4 × 23.6 cm (sheet)
Inscription
inscribed l.l.: Treti
inscribed l.r.: Pioli
Accession Number
1278.720-3
Department
International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1923
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
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)

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