Judith about to cut off the head of Holofernes, 1866. Artist: Gustave Doré

Judith about to cut off the head of Holofernes, 1866. Artist: Gustave Doré

1-152-387 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Judith about to cut off the head of Holofernes, 1866. Judith, Jewish heroine, having gained confidence of the Assyrian general Holofernes, cuts off his head and saves the town of Bethulia from capture. From the Bible (Judith 13:10).


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Gustave Doré: French: Artist, printmaker, painter, sculptor

Medium
  1. Wood engraving

Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Christianity

Religion & Belief Judaism

People Other


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2903x3602
File Size : 30,635kb


Aliases

  1. 000610
  1. 000610
  1. 0390001332
  1. 1-152-387
  1. 1152387
  1. 1332

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