1625. We can see how Judith is putting the head of Holofernes in a basket. Painting by Artemisia Gentileschi (Museum: Galleria Palatina). [10] It is speculated by art historian Mary Garrard that Judith served as a righteous symbol from which people in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries looked to in religious and political situations. Susan Dixon notes that historians have analyzed Gentileschi's works that emphasize the naked female form, building on the idea that the female artist may have used her own body as a reference in the mirror. Artemesia Gentileschi was an Italian Baroque painter and is considered today to be one of the most accomplished artists of that time. Judith and her Maidservant, Artemisia Gentileschi. I don't know. The Hebrew heroine beheads Holofernes and brings the severed head to her people, where they rejoice over her victory. The author analyzes that Artemisia may have also integrated some characteristics of herself into Judith's maidservant, Abra, whose supportive appearance diverges from the unfaithfulness of Gentileschi's former friend, Tuzia. It depicts Judith holding a dagger and her servant who was carrying a head of man. [3] Vivid tones of color, ranging from Judith's golden dress to the deep crimson curtain, contribute to an elemental component that is unique to Gentileschi's style, unlike Caravaggio. This is a theme often used as a symbol of virtue. Judith, a widow living in Bethulia, offers herself up in order to combat the surrender of her people. This was a large painting that covered over half of the wall. The artist of this painting is Artemisia Gentileschi. [7] It has been considered that the gender-based limitations of her Roman hometown, along with the absence of a mother for the majority of her life, assisted in Gentileschi's interest and focus on powerful female figures. [5] Others who were very close to her, like academician Joachim von Sandrart, commended her work from which exuded "knowledge and rationality", traits that were not normally connected to women of the time. Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes, ca.1623-1625 This impressive composition ranks among the masterpieces executed by Artemisia Gentileschi, daughter of the painter Orazio Gentileschi and a strong woman who, against all odds, established herself as a respected painter. This particular work, executed in about 1623 to 1625, now hangs in the Detroit Institute of Arts. It is God who holds the ultimate authority, the ultimate phallic power in the narrative. Each oil painting is created by hand using only the finest canvas and oil paints available. Holofernes watches on, helpless, as blood sprays. Judith’s perceived power is illusory, and her image of ‘a woman with a borrowed sword’ serves only to shame the Israelites’ enemies even further. Palatina 398 [5] Artemisia's Judith is always seen with a weapon at the ready. Taking the head as a trophy and as proof that her clever plan had succeeded, she and her maid slipped out of the enemy camp. Esther before Ahasuerus. [7] Art historian E. P. Richardson points out that this painting might serve as somewhat of a self-portrait, as Judith's maidservant possesses physical qualities that match those of Gentileschi, herself. News travels through the ranks of Holofernes' death, leading to the Assyrian army's defeat at the hands of the Bethulians. Abra, the maidservant of Judith, a Jewish widow renowned for her beauty and charm, wraps the severed head of the Assyrian general Holofernes in a bag. [5], Much like her father, Gentileschi's style in the formative years of her career followed that of Caravaggio, mirroring his methods of dark shadows and overall execution. In doing so, she has saved Israel from its oppressor. Its inventory number is 252. Italian Baroque Art. by Mary D. Garrard". Judith and her Maidservant is a painting by the Italian baroque artist Artemisia Gentileschi. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2015. Re-varnishing the painting is important as varnish saturates the colors, as well as protects the oil paint surface. His desire to lay with Judith, upon donning her finest garments, along with the large consumption of alcohol ultimately lead to his demise. Judith then took the king's head in her hands and she and her maidservant passed unnoticed through the camp until she reached the gates of Jerusalem. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker. Her sustained achievement can be seen in a series of masterpieces which includes the two versions of Judith Slaying Holofernes; The Penitent Magdalen, Florence, Pitti Palace, c. 1617-20; the powerful Lucretia of c. 1621 from the Palazzo Cattaneo-Adorno, Genoa; and Judith and Her Maidservant with the head of Holofernes (Detroit, c. 1625). Religious interpretations instead relayed that God enhanced her beauty without interfering with her innocence as a woman, which led to the increased imagery that connected her to the Virgin Mary. 1. Having said this, Garrard believes the meaning behind Gentileschi and Judith is much more complex. Apart from this, she also developed an interest in historical compositions that derived from both biblical and mythological stories. Upon hearing this, Holofernes invited her to dinner. Judith Beheading Holofernes - also called Judith Slaying Holofernes - is based on the Old Testament story contained in the deuterocanonical Book of Judith, which details the assassination of the Assyrian general Holofernes by the Israelite Judith, a traditional example of virtue and chastity. In particular, it is necessary to show how a dramatic sense is created by the artist. And probably that's why, instead of doing pretty women or flowers or scenery, she tackled gruesome themes. We can offer Artemisia Gentileschi Judith And Her Maidservant Oil Painting on canvas, Framed art, Wall Art, Gallery Wrap and Stretched Canvas. [5] According to a string of Venetian poems that were sent to Gentileschi in 1627, those that followed the artist and purchased her work did so because she was female. While Judith Slaying Holofernes is predominantly celebrated for Gentileschi's radical approach to the subject matter, Judith and Her Maidservant is mainly praised for her treatment of light and shadow. Oil on canvas, 145 cm × 195 cm (57 in × 77 in). [1] Holofernes' attraction to Judith, which ultimately leads to a calamitous case of deception and violence, almost mirrors the events of Gentileschi's own life. [10], In her book, Artemisia Gentileschi: The Image of the Female Hero in Italian Baroque Art, art historian Mary D. Garrard notes that Gentileschi's depiction of female figures places them in a more heroic lighting. Or there's a scene like Artemisia Gentileschi's Judith and her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes. "Costuming Judith in Italian Art of the Sixteenth Century". Even though her figures were painted in the nude, contemporary critics expressed that there was more of a sensual wonder related to her womanly traits as an artist. Garrard concludes that the symbolic differences between Judith and Abra connect to the past and present iterations of the artist, herself. She now holds the head of Holofernes with her Maidservant at her side. [1][5], The painting (and frame) underwent cleaning and restoration in 2020-1. Gentileschi was educated by her father, among other artists, to produce these portraits, still lifes, and history paintings. Her maid wraps his head in a bag or cloth whilst she keeps watch. [5] Steering away from an all-encompassing approach to story-telling, Renaissance art marked the beginning of focusing entirely on the suspenseful moments of Judith's tale, particularly when Holofernes is beheaded. [3] The artist utilized dramatic forms of chiaroscuro, most notably across Judith's half-lit face, her hand shielding the glow of the candle. [8] This representation of women in positions of power communicated Gentileschi's endorsement of female strength and potential. Judith and her Maidservant portrays a different temporal and spatial frame altogether when compared to the previous painting, while evoking similar emotions of looming danger associated with the difficulty of the executing the task. Gentileschi’s painting is muscular: The Biblical Judith and her maidservant bear down on their victim, the invading Assyrian general Holofernes, as Judith saws at his neck with a sword. This notion is also addressed in regards to Judith, a young widowed woman, being the one to strip Holofernes of his heroic attributes. The Story of Judith & Holofernes: In response to the threat of General Holofernes and his army, Judith, a beautiful Jewish widow, pretended to betray her city of Bethulia. Locker, Jesse. [5], The notion of Judith's attempt at seducing Holofernes was not something the early Christian Church deemed appropriate. Artemisia Gentileschi, Judith and Holofernes, 1620-21, oil on canvas, 162.5 x 199 cm (Uffizi Gallery, Florence) Speakers: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris. [9] From the analysis of Diane Apostolos-Cappadona, the interpretation of Judith under Artemisia serves as an indicator of the female hero no longer painted in the righteous light of God. [2], Details such as Judith's hairstyle date the work to Correggio's early period. This paper is aimed at discussing the painting Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes by Artemisia Gentileschi. Log in to USEUM to download unlimited free images, send e-cards and interact with thousands of famous paintings, drawings and illustrations. "Artemisia Gentileschi: The Image of the Female Hero in Italian Baroque Art. Judith was invited into the general’s tent, got him drunk and cut off his head as he slept. She left with her maidservant, Abra, traveled to the enemy’s camp, and told the soldiers she intended to help them. In this case, one can speak primarily about the use of such techniques as chiaroscuro and tenebrism. [5] Gentileschi painted the figures and components of the composition with a strong sense of realism. No printing or digital imaging techniques are used. He has been murdered, brutally, by Judith, immediately after she had seduced him. This inclusion of self-portraiture was common among a wide range of artists, like Titian, Michelangelo, and even Caravaggio. [9] The style of this composition is compared to Adam Elsheimer's Judith Slaying Holofernes, with the tenebristic lighting from the single candle and the drapery at the top corner of the canvas. "Artemisia Gentileschi: Judith and Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes (52.253) — The Detroit Institute of Arts", "https://twitter.com/hashtag/artemisiadia", Self-Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Saint Januarius in the Amphitheatre at Pozzuoli, Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Judith_and_Her_Maidservant_(Detroit)&oldid=1017954053, Paintings of the Detroit Institute of Arts, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles using Infobox artwork/wikidata using locally defined parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, 72.44 in (184.0 cm) × 55.75 in (141.6 cm). Richardson, E. P. "A Masterpiece of Baroque Drama". The dramatic lighting, playing with the limited glow from the candle and dense shadows, builds tension in the scene. [1] Art historians Keith Christiansen and Judith Walker argue that the gauntlet in her hand aims to emphasize the symbolic act of a military champion's defeat and loss of power. Dixon, Susan M.; Cavazzini, Patrizia (2008). Donatello is most well-known for this application, but the tradition is connected to other artists, like Sandro Botticelli, Michelangelo, Andrea Mantegna, Giorgio Vasari, Caravaggio and Artemisia Gentileschi. The difference between the two paintings is the interpretation of Artemisia Gentileschi's Judith is more convincing then Caravaggio. Garrard notes the symbolism that writers have attributed to Judith beheading Holofernes, believing it to be Artemisia's version of retaliation from her personal life. Esther before Ahasuerus by Artemisia Gentileschi . [2] The narrative is taken from the deuterocanonical Book of Judith, in which Judith seduces and then murders the general Holofernes. [1], This Jewish narrative begins with the attempted siege of Bethulia, an Israelite city, by the Assyrian army, conquering their way to Jerusalem. Judith and her Maidservant is a painting produced by Artemisia Gentileschi in 1618. Its inventory number is 252. Artemisia Gentileschi, Judith and her Maidservant, 1613–14, Palazzo Pitti, Florence. Through this, Gentileschi painted a more complex description of the biblical heroine and her loyal companion, in order to, in Garrard's mind, break them free from confining stereotypes. Its subject matter was often painted by Correggio's master Mantegna, whilst its chiaroscuro effect laid the foundations for the noted "nocturnes" by Caravaggio. Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes Pellegrini, Giovanni Antonio, 1675–1741 The Barber Institute of Fine Arts Photo credit: The Henry Barber Trust, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, University of Birmingham Find out more about this artwork on Art UK. File:Judith and her maidservant with the head of Holofernes, by Orazio Gentileschi.jpg; File:Orazio Gentileschi, Artemisia Gentileschi - Judith and her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes - NG.M.02073 - National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design.jpg; Category:Judith and her Maidservant by Artemisia Gentileschi Inv. pp. [5] The precise date of execution is up for debate, since Artemisia had been traveling around Italy at this time. Here Judith and her maid Abra have just killed Holofernes and are preparing to decamp with his head. By freeing her maidservant (Jdt. This painting can be viewed at Pitti Palace, Florence. [1] The explicit nature of the artist's interpretation has led writers to believe that there is a deeper meaning behind Artemisia's Judith, drawing back to the rape trial against Agostino Tassi. Judith and Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes is the least blood-soaked and violent, though perhaps the most furtive, of the four compositions she created on this theme. During the Counter-Reformation, Catholics saw Judith's conquest of Holofernes as their battle and victory over Protestantism, specifically Truth over Heresy. It was then purchased by Leslie H. Green in the same year of 1952 and gifted to the Detroit Institute of Arts in Michigan. Description. The other three paintings are now shown in the Museo di Capodimonte in Naples, the Palazzo Pitti in Florence, and the Musée de la Castre in Cannes. Judith Slaying Holofernes Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes Guercino, St. Luke Displaying a Painting of the Virgin Il Gesù, Rome Andrea Pozzo Glorification of Saint Ignatius St. Ignatius Chapel, Il Gesù, Rome Pierre Le Gros the Younger, Stanislas Kostka on His Deathbed Spain and Portugal Browse this content Judith turned her thoughts to God, lifted her sword, and cut off the king's head. Details such as Judith's hairstyle date the work to Correggio's early period. [5] To the knowledge of historians, Gentileschi's patrons were all male. Garrard infers that men feared Gentileschi's series of Judith beheading Holofernes because it brought to life the notion of a woman taking control and ruling over a man. [1] Others have concurred, and the art historian Letizia Treves concluded that, with this painting, "Artemisia rightly takes her place among the leading artists of the Italian Baroque. It was created by Artemisia Gentileschi in 1618. Judith and her Maidservant 1618 Painting by Artemisia Gentileschi (Museum: Galleria Palatina) Oil on canvas. [5] After practicing and honing her artistic abilities for only three years, Gentileschi's father Orazio described his daughter's talent as having superseded the level of the masters. [5], C. 1625 painting by Artemisia Gentileschi. She and her maidservant Abra, pictured on the right, went to the camp of Holofernes, the Assyrian general whose troops were besieging the Jewish town of Betulia. [9] The shadow cast on Judith's face resembles a crescent moon which is a symbol of Artemis, a reoccurring connection the artist made between the female figures. Christiansen, Keith; Mann, Judith Walker. But they seem to have heard something, and pause, waiting to see if they have been discovered. [5], Women depicted in these biblical times traditionally wore sandals or were barefoot, as opposed to Judith's attire in this painting. Judith and Her Maidservant, 1612-13 Palazzo Pitti, Florence: Salomon de Bray Judith Delivering the Head of Holofernes, 1636 . Judith and her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes. Judith and her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes. Accompanied by her maidservant Abra, Judith accepts an invitation to a secluded feast from the Assyrian general Holofernes. Judith and Her Maidservant is one of four paintings by the Italian baroque artist Artemisia Gentileschi that depicts the biblical story of Judith and Holofernes. When they thought a woman couldn't do serious subjects, she did. Holofernes’s tortured expression and copious amounts of blood are also present in Judith and her Maidservant, by Artemisia Gentileschi Artemisia was a feminist. It was soon attributed to Correggio. between 1623 and 1625 by Artemisia Gentileschi - Buy Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes, ca. between 1623 and 1625 Paper Art Print - Detroit Institute of Arts - Custom Prints and Framing [3] Women artists were limited to particular categories of art to paint from because they were deemed appropriate by societal expectations of the era. 16.23), Judith gives her slave the free- dom that she herself may desire but cannot have. It’s time for a new coat of varnish following removal of the yellowed varnish on Artemisia Gentileschi’s “Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes”! Judith and Holofernes feature in four different paintings by Artemisia Gentileschi, with this composition capturing the moment just after she has beheaded her victim. There she summoned the gatekeepers and said to them, "Open the gates, for the Holy Blessed One has aided me and I have slain the foe." Gentileschi, Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes Guercino, Saint Luke Displaying a Painting of the Virgin Il Gesù, including Triumph of the Name of … Many male artists have depicted Judith as standing triumphant with Holofernes’ head, but Artemisia chooses to capture the danger and risk. 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Judith and her Maidservant, by Artemisia Gentileschi. The aftermath of the rape trial involving her father's friend Agostino Tassi, as well as the opinions of those that challenged her virtue, may have influenced her style and content. Real Oil Paints, Real Brushes, Real Artists, Real Art. [5] Despite following the works of their contemporary Caravaggio, Artemisia and her father developed their own independent styles. In fact, Gentileschi painted two almost identical versions of the painting, one now in Florence and the other in Naples. The symbolic nature and personification of the characters in the biblical story, however, are opposite to the true proceedings of the artist. [3], Its first definite appearance in the historical record dates to 1892, when Wilhelm von Bode bought it for its present owner. ‘Judith and her Maidservant With the Head of Holofernes’ Artemisia Gentileschi, circa 1625 Judith has killed Holofernes, and now her maid Abra crams the bloody head into a sack, to carry it back to Bethuliah. It hangs in the Pitti Palace, Florence. "Artemisia in Her Father's House". image caption Judith and her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes, 1623-5 The trouble is that the single light source in this instance - a candle near Judith's upper arm - is in the wrong place. Identification with the protagonist of the painting is also believed to be an indicator of ownership. Apostolos-Cappadona, Diane. [5] The dramatically shadowed crossing of Judith's arms connects to the manner and style of Simon Vouet's Temptation of St. Francis, along with the theme of sexual power. This page was last edited on 15 April 2021, at 14:37. [5] There is still much debate over the specific date in which this painting was created, however most scholars secure it within the mid-1620s. Artemisia Gentileschi: The Language of Painting. 98–112. The interpretation of Judith may be the correct one, and is confirmed by the 1533 record of a painting by Titian, titled Judith, in the collection of Alfonso I d’Este. Blackwell Publisher. Judith, being clad in armor with heavy shoes—typically seen on a warrior or a member of the military—alters the perception of power coming from a source that is usually associated with the sensuous form. Judith and Her Maidservant or Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes is a circa 1510–1514 oil on panel painting by Correggio, now in the Musée des Beaux-Arts of Strasbourg, France. Judith and Her Maidservant is one of four paintings by the Italian baroque artist Artemisia Gentileschi that depicts the biblical story of Judith and Holofernes. Judith and Her Maidservant is one of four paintings by the Italian baroque artist Artemisia Gentileschi that depicts the biblical story of Judith and Holofernes. This particular work, executed in about 1623 to 1625, now hangs in the Detroit Institute of Arts. [1] This particular work, executed in about 1623 to 1625, now hangs in the Detroit Institute of Arts. Identification & Artist Bio: Artemesia Gentileschi. Her maidservant holds the general down, immobilizing him as Judith saws through his neck. When they thought a woman couldn't do serious subjects, she did. 2 Dimensional Art The two dimensional art that I observed is called Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes, created between 1623-25. For instance, Judith and her Maidservant (1613–14) depicts Judith holding a dagger and her maid holding a basket with a severed head inside, while others depict a maid covering the head of Holofernes, while Judith herself looks out the frame of the picture. 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