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Judith Beheads Holofernes
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Judith Beheads Holofernes

Philips Galle · 1564 · engraving; paper

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

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In his army tent, Holofernes lies sleeping. Judith seizes him by the head with one hand, holding a raised scimitar in the other. Armor, helmet, and other garments lie on the ground. Outside the tent, the maid keeps watch.

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Credit lineJudit onthoofdt Holofernes. 1564. Philips Galle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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