Judith, Beheading Holofernes, Artemisia Gentileschi, (Rome 1593 - Naples 1652/53) , Florence, Italy. ( 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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Uffizi Museum

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Location: Florence Italy
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