Artwork
Judith
Judith is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Lucas Cranach the Elder. It dates from 1530 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art.
About this work
Overview
Judith is a 1530 painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a German artist. It is a religious work held at the National Museum of Western Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Judith, a biblical figure, holding a sword and the severed head of Holofernes. Her serious expression and the raised sword convey a sense of determination and violence.
Technique & Style
Cranach's style is characterized by detailed and expressive rendering. The woman's dark green dress with red accents and red hat are vividly portrayed against a dark background, with a small landscape visible behind her.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
