Judith shows Holofernes' head to people. unknown c. 1640-1670 Tapestry Dimensions: H 12'9" x W 16'3" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. received from C. M. F. [Charles M. Ffoulke], ; returned 9/19/1922. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche: IVDITH Before city wall of Bethuliah, Achior kneels before Judith as she holds up Holofernes' head to people (Judith 8-16) (BRD) stylized shell & acanthus brackets, & other architectural elements, interspersed with bunches of flowers & fruit; (UPR
Judith shows Holofernes' head to people. unknown c. 1640-1670 Tapestry Dimensions: H 12'9" x W 16'3" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. received from C. M. F. [Charles M. Ffoulke], ; returned 9/19/1922. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche: IVDITH Before city wall of Bethuliah, Achior kneels before Judith as she holds up Holofernes' head to people (Judith 8-16) (BRD) stylized shell & acanthus brackets, & other architectural elements, interspersed with bunches of flowers & fruit; (UPR BRD) headed by cartouche with inscription; (LWR BRD) centered by cartouche flanked by cherubim French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 1096 [also lists: 11516] Related Works: Compositionally similar tapestry: GCPA 0239085-0239087
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