Gustav Klimt Judith With Holofern's Head, 2010

Description

Artist: Gustav Klimt
Title: Judith with Holofern's Head
Year: 2010
Signed: No
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Paper Size: 17 x 17.75 … more Artist: Gustav Klimt
Title: Judith with Holofern's Head
Year: 2010
Signed: No
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Paper Size: 17 x 17.75 inches ( 43.18 x 45.085 cm )
Image Size: 15.75 x 15.75 inches ( 40.005 x 40.005 cm )
Edition Size: Unknown
Framed: No
Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling

Additional Details: Klimt's version of "Judith with the Head of Holofernes" was completed in 1901. It portrays the biblical heroine Judith holding the severed head of Assyrian general Holofernes, whom she famously decapitated to save her people.
The story of Judith and Holofernes has been a popular subject in art history, representing themes of heroism, liberation, and justice. Klimt's rendition reflects his unique artistic vision and interpretation of the biblical narrative. less