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Stove tile with Judith and Holofernes, Faith, Hope and Charity
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Stove tile with Judith and Holofernes, Faith, Hope and Charity

anonymous · c. 1550 - c. 1600 · casting; iron (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Cast-iron stove tile. The representation is divided into two zones. In the upper one entirely on the left a tent can be seen with in it Judith putting the head of Holofernes in a bag. To the right of it cannons and a military camp with in the center Achior at a tree. In the lower zone on the left stands a man with a crown (King David?), with next to him four women who look at him, respectively Judith with the head of Holofernes in her hands and the allegories Faith (Fides), Hope (Spes) and Love (Caritas). Between the two zones a border with inscription. On the border entirely to the right the number 40 can be read twice, which is cast in.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
stove plate
Credit lineKachelplaat met Judith en Holofernes, Geloof, Hoop en Liefde. c. 1550 - c. 1600. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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