Judith Slaying Holofernes by the Italian Baroque artist Artemisia Gentileschi 1614–20 The work shows the scene of Judith beheading Holofernes, Italy

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( Before the Israelites surrender to Holofernes, Judith and her slave enter the base of the Assyrians and meet the commander, Judith gets Holofernes drunk, making him feel sleepy, She takes his sword, grabs Holofernes’ head by his hair and prays to her god to give her strength, Then, in two strikes, she cuts off his head,)

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Size: 4000px × 5552px
Photo credit: © Peter Horree / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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