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Judith and Holofernes
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Judith and Holofernes

Johann Theodor de Bry · c. 1581 - c. 1623 · engraving; paper

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

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Judith cuts off the head of Holofernes. With one hand she raises the sword and with the other hand she holds the head of the sleeping Holofernes. Right front his armour. Left back the maid who stands on guard. Text in mirror image, about the justice that beheads the tyranny.

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Credit lineJudit en Holofernes. c. 1581 - c. 1623. Johann Theodor de Bry. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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