Judith Slaying Holofernes
ArtistArtemisia Gentileschi
Year1612-1613
MediumOil on canvas
LocationMuseo di Capodimonte, Naples
About Judith Slaying Holofernes
A visceral depiction of Judith beheading the Assyrian general. Gentileschi painted this after her own rape trial. The blood spurting from the neck is shockingly realistic. Two women work together to kill a man who trusted them. She painted multiple versions throughout her career.