FAQ About Artemisia Gentileschi
What is Judith Slaying Holofernes about?
"Judith Slaying Holofernes" is one of Artemisia Gentileschi's most famous works, which depicts the biblical story of Judith, a Jewish widow who heroically beheads the Assyrian general Holofernes to save her people. The painting is celebrated for its dramatic intensity, dynamic composition, and its portrayal of Judith as a powerful and determined woman, which is interpreted as a reflection of Artemisia's own life experiences.
