Giuditta Decapita Oloferne - Artemisia Gentileschi Fine Art Postcard

Judith Beheading Holofernes" depicts a violent struggle. In the foreground, a determined young woman, Judith, braces herself against a bed. Her strong grip holds down the head of a hefty, bearded man, Holofernes. With a determined expression, Judith plunges a large sword into his neck, blood spraying in a gruesome arc. A maidservant, Abra, assists Judith, her hands firmly grasping Holofernes' body to pin him down. Their faces are etched with concentration, their clothing disheveled in the fight. The background is dark and shadowy, drawing all focus to the intense action on the bloodstained bedsheets.