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Judith Collection (#2)

"Judith: A Timeless Muse Across Art, Film, and History" From the iconic paintings of Klimt and Gentileschi to the enchanting performances in "The Wizard of Oz

Background imageJudith Collection: Return of Judith after the decapitation of Holofernes; painting by Sandro Botticelli

Return of Judith after the decapitation of Holofernes; painting by Sandro Botticelli. Uffizi Gallery, Florence Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageJudith Collection: Scene of Judith with defence of Betulia. Detail with the decapitation of Holofernes

Scene of Judith with defence of Betulia. Detail with the decapitation of Holofernes, represented in the marble inlaid work on the Cathedral's floor, in Siena

Background imageJudith Collection: Scene of Judith with defence of Betulia. Detail with the city of Betulia

Scene of Judith with defence of Betulia. Detail with the city of Betulia. Marble inlaid work on the Cathedral's floor, in Siena

Background imageJudith Collection: Scene of Judith with defence of Betulia. Detail of the marble inlaid work on the Cathedral's

Scene of Judith with defence of Betulia. Detail of the marble inlaid work on the Cathedral's floor, in Siena. Siena Cathedral Tarsia, Marquetry Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith, sculpture by Giacomo Serpotta, located in the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi in Palermo

Judith, sculpture by Giacomo Serpotta, located in the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi in Palermo. Palermo Church of Saint Francis of Assisi Statue Eighteenth Century

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith and Holofernes, bronze, Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi said Donatello (1386-1466)

Judith and Holofernes, bronze, Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi said Donatello (1386-1466), Sala dei Gigli, Palazzo Vecchio, Florence Florence Palazzo Vecchio

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith with the head of Holofernes. Drawing by Andrea Mantegna, in the British Museum in London

Judith with the head of Holofernes. Drawing by Andrea Mantegna, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith with the head of Holofernes; drawing by Jacopo Bellini, in the British Museum in London

Judith with the head of Holofernes; drawing by Jacopo Bellini, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageJudith Collection: Bas-relief depicting Judith with the head of Holofernes, work by Andrea Briosco

Bas-relief depicting Judith with the head of Holofernes, work by Andrea Briosco. Walls of the Presbytery, Basilica of S. Antonio, Padua Padua Basilica of S

Background imageJudith Collection: Bible of St Antimo, II vol. scripture 134, verse, (Judith), manuscript preserved in Civic Museum

Bible of St Antimo, II vol. scripture 134, verse, (Judith), manuscript preserved in Civic Museum in Montalcino Montalcino Civic Museum Illumination Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

Background imageJudith Collection: Statue of Judith, detail of the stucco decoration, by Giacomo Serpotta

Statue of Judith, detail of the stucco decoration, by Giacomo Serpotta, in the oratory of Santa Cita, in Palermo Palermo oratory of Santa Cita Statue Late Baroque, Baroque

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith and Holofernes, late work by Donatello, formerly in the Loggia della Signoria

Judith and Holofernes, late work by Donatello, formerly in the Loggia della Signoria, now in the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith and Holofernes, detail with the pillow and the hand of Holofernes, bronze

Judith and Holofernes, detail with the pillow and the hand of Holofernes, bronze, Donato di Niccol di Betto Bardi known as Donatello (1386-1466), Sala dei Gigli, Palazzo Vecchio

Background imageJudith Collection: Face of the statue of Judith, detail of Judith and Holofernes, late work by Donatello

Face of the statue of Judith, detail of Judith and Holofernes, late work by Donatello, originally located in the Loggia dei Lanzi, Piazza Signoria, now in the Sala dei Gigli of the Palazzo Vecchio

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith and Holofernes, detail of the face of Judith, bronze, Donato di Niccol di Betto Bardi known

Judith and Holofernes, detail of the face of Judith, bronze, Donato di Niccol di Betto Bardi known as Donatello (1386-1466), Sala dei Gigli, Palazzo Vecchio, Florence Florence Palazzo Vecchio

Background imageJudith Collection: Rear view of Judith and Holofernes, late work by Donatello, formerly in the Loggia dei Lanzi in

Rear view of Judith and Holofernes, late work by Donatello, formerly in the Loggia dei Lanzi in the Piazza della Signoria, now in the Sala dei Gigli of the Palazzo Vecchio

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith and Holofernes, bronze, Donato di Niccol di Betto Bardi said Donatello (1386-1466)

Judith and Holofernes, bronze, Donato di Niccol di Betto Bardi said Donatello (1386-1466), Piazza della Signoria, Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Sculptural Group Early Renaissance

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith and Holofernes, copy of the work by Donatello, in the Piazza della Signoria, Florence

Judith and Holofernes, copy of the work by Donatello, in the Piazza della Signoria, Florence Florence Sculptural Group Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith feasted by Holofernes (oil on canvas)

Judith feasted by Holofernes (oil on canvas)
1216852 Judith feasted by Holofernes (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88) (circle of); 27x57 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Paolo Caliari)

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith, ca. 1526. Creator: Barthel Beham

Judith, ca. 1526. Creator: Barthel Beham
Judith, ca. 1526

Background imageJudith Collection: Five Brood Mares at the Duke of Cumberlands Stud Farm in Windsor Great Park, 1765, (1944)

Five Brood Mares at the Duke of Cumberlands Stud Farm in Windsor Great Park, 1765, (1944). Thoroughbred horses on the Berkshire estate of William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland

Background imageJudith Collection: A Famous Arabian Stallion, c1870s, (1944). Creator: Anne Blunt

A Famous Arabian Stallion, c1870s, (1944). Creator: Anne Blunt
A Famous Arabian Stallion, c1870s, (1944). Seyal of the Hamdani Simri strain by Champion Mesaoud out of Sobha by the unbeaten race-horse Wazir

Background imageJudith Collection: Minoru (Derby and 2000 Guineas winner), 1909 (1938). Artist: WW Rouch

Minoru (Derby and 2000 Guineas winner), 1909 (1938). Artist: WW Rouch
Minoru (Derby and 2000 Guineas winner), 1909 (1938). Minoru pictured with jockey Herbert Jones on board. Also present are the horses owner, King Edward VII, Lord Marcus Beresford

Background imageJudith Collection: Rip Van Winkle

Rip Van Winkle - Judith Gardenier, Rip Van Winkle's married daughter, with his grandson. Artist: Arthur Rackham

Background imageJudith Collection: Six portraits of dancers, October 1922

Six portraits of dancers, October 1922: Anne Bult a pupil of Madame Vandyck; pupils of the Edith Baird School of dancing in a pirates dance; Mary Poulton a pupil of Mlle Anita; Doreen Adams a pupil

Background imageJudith Collection: Title Characters

Title Characters
A series of illustrations showing title characters from various operas, films and plays, including Daphnis Et Chloe, Hernani, Judith and Holofernes, Samson and Delilah, Abelard and Heloise, Manon

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith and Holofernes, 1624, by Valentin de Boulogne

Judith and Holofernes, 1624, by Valentin de Boulogne
Valentin de Boulogne (1591-1632). French Baroque painter. Judith and Holofernes, 1624. Oil on canvas. National Museum of Fine Arts. Valletta. Malta. Date: 2019

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith Fletcher

Judith Fletcher
A photograph showing Judith Fletcher, a professional photographer, 1886-1971. She was famous for taking portrait shots of famous celebrities and socialites, and can be seen here

Background imageJudith Collection: Etching

Etching
An etching showing a small cluster of tall trees dominating the foreground. Date: circa 1929

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith Barrett

Judith Barrett
American actress Judith Barrett (1909-2000), also known as Lucille Kelley and Nancy Dover. Her final film role was to be a year later in Those Were the Days! Date: circa 1939

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith with the Head of Holofernes by Andrea Mantegna

Judith with the Head of Holofernes by Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506) - Paduan - painted on wood Date: circa 1495

Background imageJudith Collection: Michael Foot, Labour politician, giving a speech

Michael Foot, Labour politician, giving a speech
Michael Foot (Michael Mackintosh Foot, 1913-2010), British Labour politician and writer, Leader of the Opposition 1980-1983, CND supporter

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith with the Head of Holophernes, 1866 (engraving)

Judith with the Head of Holophernes, 1866 (engraving)
3665412 Judith with the Head of Holophernes, 1866 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Judith with the Head of Holophernes, Illustration from the Gustave Dore Bible 1866)

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith and the head of Holofernes, c. 1615 (oil on canvas)

Judith and the head of Holofernes, c. 1615 (oil on canvas)
DEX5040802 Judith and the head of Holofernes, c.1615 (oil on canvas) by Gentileschi, Artemisia (1597-c.1651); Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Background imageJudith Collection: USA, Wyoming. The Boars Tusk, Red Desert. Date: 26-06-2020

USA, Wyoming. The Boars Tusk, Red Desert. Date: 26-06-2020

Background imageJudith Collection: USA, Wyoming. Colorful abstract designs of hydrothermal pools near Great Fountain Geyser

USA, Wyoming. Colorful abstract designs of hydrothermal pools near Great Fountain Geyser, Yellowstone National Park. Date: 29-09-2020

Background imageJudith Collection: USA, Wyoming. Mount Moran and autumn aspens at the Oxbow, Grand Teton National Park

USA, Wyoming. Mount Moran and autumn aspens at the Oxbow, Grand Teton National Park. Date: 29-09-2020

Background imageJudith Collection: USA, Wyoming. Reflection of Mount Moran and autumn aspens at the Oxbow, Grand Teton National Park

USA, Wyoming. Reflection of Mount Moran and autumn aspens at the Oxbow, Grand Teton National Park. Date: 29-09-2020

Background imageJudith Collection: USA, Wyoming. Autumn aspen, Grand Teton National Park. Date: 26-09-2020

USA, Wyoming. Autumn aspen, Grand Teton National Park. Date: 26-09-2020

Background imageJudith Collection: USA, Wyoming. Sunburst through the autumn aspen, Grand Teton National Park. Date: 26-09-2020

USA, Wyoming. Sunburst through the autumn aspen, Grand Teton National Park. Date: 26-09-2020

Background imageJudith Collection: USA, Wyoming. Aspen, Grand Teton National Park. Date: 26-09-2020

USA, Wyoming. Aspen, Grand Teton National Park. Date: 26-09-2020

Background imageJudith Collection: USA, Wyoming. American Mountain Ash with berries, Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Date: 22-09-2020

USA, Wyoming. American Mountain Ash with berries, Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Date: 22-09-2020

Background imageJudith Collection: USA, Wyoming. Colorful autumn foliage of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Date: 22-09-2020

USA, Wyoming. Colorful autumn foliage of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Date: 22-09-2020

Background imageJudith Collection: USA, Utah. Juniper with clouds, Bears Ears National Monument. Date: 16-04-2021

USA, Utah. Juniper with clouds, Bears Ears National Monument. Date: 16-04-2021

Background imageJudith Collection: USA, Utah. Claret Cup in bloom, Bears Ears National Monument. Date: 17-04-2021

USA, Utah. Claret Cup in bloom, Bears Ears National Monument. Date: 17-04-2021

Background imageJudith Collection: USA, Utah. Colorful autumn aspen and ponderosa pine on Boulder Mountain, Dixie National Forest

USA, Utah. Colorful autumn aspen and ponderosa pine on Boulder Mountain, Dixie National Forest. Date: 17-10-2020

Background imageJudith Collection: USA, Utah. Black and white image of aspen and willow reflections on Warner Lake

USA, Utah. Black and white image of aspen and willow reflections on Warner Lake, Manti-La Sal National Forest. Date: 01-11-2020

Background imageJudith Collection: USA, Utah. Black and white image. Stormy canyons from the Bighorn Overlook trail at Dead Horse

USA, Utah. Black and white image. Stormy canyons from the Bighorn Overlook trail at Dead Horse State Park. Date: 16-02-2021




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"Judith: A Timeless Muse Across Art, Film, and History" From the iconic paintings of Klimt and Gentileschi to the enchanting performances in "The Wizard of Oz, " Judith has captivated audiences for centuries. Her story, depicted in various forms throughout history, continues to inspire and intrigue. In Gustav Klimt's masterpiece "Judith" from 1901, we witness her strength and determination as she stands tall with a fierce gaze. Artemisia Gentileschi's rendition of "Judith and Holofernes" in 1621 showcases her bravery as she triumphs over her enemy. Moving beyond art, we find Judith embodied by Margaret Hamilton as the Wicked Witch of the West in the beloved film "The Wizard of Oz. " Alongside Judy Garland's unforgettable portrayal of Dorothy, these characters have become cultural icons that resonate with audiences even today. But Judith is not confined to canvas or screen alone. In Utah's Hovenweep National Monument lies Hovenweep Castle—a testament to ancient civilizations where Judith may have once roamed. And let us not forget Shakespeare's own daughter, Judith Quiney, whose home still stands proudly in Stratford. Gertrude Hermes' sculptures remind us that artistic expression knows no bounds. As a sculptor, designer, and engraver extraordinaire, Hermes brings life to stone just as artists before her brought life to Judith through their brushstrokes. Judy Garland herself was a force to be reckoned with—an American singer and actress who left an indelible mark on Hollywood during her tragically short life. Her talent shone brightly like our enigmatic muse. Even Austria pays homage to this timeless figure with its very own Vienna-based production titled simply "Judith. " The city embraces its rich cultural heritage by celebrating this powerful character through theatrical performance. And finally, Valentin de Boulogne immortalizes Judith once more in his 1624 painting "Judith and Holofernes.