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Judith Collection (#6)

"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: Countess of Listowel with Julius Caesar

Countess of Listowel with Julius Caesar
Judith Hare (nÚÑáde Marffy-Mantuano), Countess of Listowel (1903-2003), Journalist, author and first wife of 5th Earl of Listowel. 1938

Background imageJudith Collection: Winged Figures, panel from the base of Judith and Holofernes, Sala dei Gigli, 1460 (bronze)

Winged Figures, panel from the base of Judith and Holofernes, Sala dei Gigli, 1460 (bronze)
1126880 Winged Figures, panel from the base of Judith and Holofernes, Sala dei Gigli, 1460 (bronze) by Donatello, (c.1386-1466); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; Alinari

Background imageJudith Collection: The Fate of Chowles and Judith (engraving)

The Fate of Chowles and Judith (engraving)
725513 The Fate of Chowles and Judith (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fate of Chowles and Judith)

Background imageJudith Collection: Gustave Dore Bible: Judith showing the head of Holofernes (engraving)

Gustave Dore Bible: Judith showing the head of Holofernes (engraving)
5221598 Gustave Dore Bible: Judith showing the head of Holofernes (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judith showing the head of Holofernes)

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith hires a Cab to convey her to Camden Town (engraving)

Judith hires a Cab to convey her to Camden Town (engraving)
5209414 Judith hires a Cab to convey her to Camden Town (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judith hires a Cab to convey her to Camden Town)

Background imageJudith Collection: Ms. 12 / 15 t. 3 fol. 158v, Meal with Judith and Holofernes, from the Bible of Etienne Harding

Ms. 12 / 15 t. 3 fol. 158v, Meal with Judith and Holofernes, from the Bible of Etienne Harding
894885 Ms.12/15 t.3 fol.158v, Meal with Judith and Holofernes, from the Bible of Etienne Harding, 1109 (vellum) by French School, (12th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Dijon

Background imageJudith Collection: Gluttony, c. 1550-60 (wool, silk & silver-gilt thread)

Gluttony, c. 1550-60 (wool, silk & silver-gilt thread)
3551882 Gluttony, c.1550-60 (wool, silk & silver-gilt thread) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50); 388.6x678.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Gift of Mrs. Frederic R. Coudert Jr

Background imageJudith Collection: The Relics of Shakespeare which have recently been removed to Kingsthorpe, near Northampton (litho)

The Relics of Shakespeare which have recently been removed to Kingsthorpe, near Northampton (litho)
1038765 The Relics of Shakespeare which have recently been removed to Kingsthorpe, near Northampton (litho) by English School

Background imageJudith Collection: Gustave Dore Bible: Judith and Holofernes (engraving)

Gustave Dore Bible: Judith and Holofernes (engraving)
5221597 Gustave Dore Bible: Judith and Holofernes (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judith and Holofernes)

Background imageJudith Collection: Hardy Azaleas, Seedling Varieties (chromolitho)

Hardy Azaleas, Seedling Varieties (chromolitho)
2811461 Hardy Azaleas, Seedling Varieties (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hardy Azaleas, Seedling Varieties. No 1, Judith; 2, Meteor; 3, Silvio)

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith Holding the Head of Holofernes, c. 1501 / 1503. Creator: Jacopo de Barbari

Judith Holding the Head of Holofernes, c. 1501 / 1503. Creator: Jacopo de Barbari
Judith Holding the Head of Holofernes, c. 1501/1503

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith with the Head of Holofernes. Creator: Jacques Callot

Judith with the Head of Holofernes. Creator: Jacques Callot
Judith with the Head of Holofernes

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith with the Head of Holophernes, . n. d. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem

Judith with the Head of Holophernes, . n. d. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Judith with the Head of Holophernes, .n.d

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith passing the head of Holofernes to her maidservant, the decapitated Holofernes in

Judith passing the head of Holofernes to her maidservant, the decapitated Holofernes inside the tent at left, 1531-76

Background imageJudith Collection: Julie Wills secretary who comes from Oxford seen here pictured in the City

Julie Wills secretary who comes from Oxford seen here pictured in the City. August 1967 X7529

Background imageJudith Collection: Julie Wills secretary who comes from Oxford seen here pictured in the City

Julie Wills secretary who comes from Oxford seen here pictured in the City. August 1967 X7529

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith with the Head of Holofernes, ca 1610-1615. Creator: Saraceni, Carlo (1579-1620)

Judith with the Head of Holofernes, ca 1610-1615. Creator: Saraceni, Carlo (1579-1620)
Judith with the Head of Holofernes, ca 1610-1615. Found in the collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith with the Head of Holofernes, ca. 1600. Creator: Galizia, Fede (1578-1630)

Judith with the Head of Holofernes, ca. 1600. Creator: Galizia, Fede (1578-1630)
Judith with the Head of Holofernes, ca. 1600. Found in the collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome

Background imageJudith Collection: Self-Portrait, c. 1630. Creator: Judith Leyster

Self-Portrait, c. 1630. Creator: Judith Leyster
Self-Portrait, c. 1630

Background imageJudith Collection: A Chorus of Singers, or The Oratorio, December 1732. Creator: William Hogarth

A Chorus of Singers, or The Oratorio, December 1732. Creator: William Hogarth
A Chorus of Singers, or The Oratorio, December 1732

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith standing to right and holding the head of Holofernes in her right hand and a

Judith standing to right and holding the head of Holofernes in her right hand and a sword in her left hand, her servant standing to right holding an open bag, ca. 1520-30

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith walking to the left with the head of Holofernes in her right hand and a swor

Judith walking to the left with the head of Holofernes in her right hand and a sword in her left hand, her servant standing behind the head to left, ca. 1530-50

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith, early 16th century. Creator: Parmigianino

Judith, early 16th century. Creator: Parmigianino
Judith, early 16th century

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith with the head of Holofernes in her left hand and a sword in her right hand

Judith with the head of Holofernes in her left hand and a sword in her right hand, accompanied by a female attendant, from a series of four Old Testament subjects, 1606

Background imageJudith Collection: Achior Pleading with Holofernes for the Israelites, from The Story of Judith

Achior Pleading with Holofernes for the Israelites, from The Story of Judith and Holofernes

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith Slaying Holofernes, from The Story of Judith and Holofernes

Judith Slaying Holofernes, from The Story of Judith and Holofernes

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith, from Celebrated Women of the Old Testament, 1568-96. Creator: Jost Ammon

Judith, from Celebrated Women of the Old Testament, 1568-96. Creator: Jost Ammon
Judith, from Celebrated Women of the Old Testament, 1568-96

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith slaying Holofernes, 1705-62. Creator: Johann Georg Bergmuller

Judith slaying Holofernes, 1705-62. Creator: Johann Georg Bergmuller
Judith slaying Holofernes, 1705-62

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith and the Head of Holofernes, 1575—1607. Creator: Jan Saenredam

Judith and the Head of Holofernes, 1575—1607. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Judith and the Head of Holofernes, 1575--1607. After Hendrick Goltzius

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith, from Willem van Haecht, Tyrannorum proemia, 1578, 1578

Judith, from Willem van Haecht, Tyrannorum proemia, 1578, 1578

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith, 1647. Creators: Gilles Rousselet, Abraham Bosse

Judith, 1647. Creators: Gilles Rousselet, Abraham Bosse
Judith, 1647

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith, looking towards the right, seated nude atop the dead body of Holofernes

Judith, looking towards the right, seated nude atop the dead body of Holofernes, with a sword in her right hand and the head of Holofernes in her left hand, 1525

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith, seated nude with a sword in her right hand, gazing down at the head of Holofernes

Judith, seated nude with a sword in her right hand, gazing down at the head of Holofernes in her left hand, 1523

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith, half-length and in profile to the left, a sword in her right hand

Judith, half-length and in profile to the left, a sword in her right hand and the head of Holofernes in her left hand, an open window at top left

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith with the Head of Holofernes. Creator: Balthazar van den Bos

Judith with the Head of Holofernes. Creator: Balthazar van den Bos
Judith with the Head of Holofernes

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith, 16th century. Creator: Unknown

Judith, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Judith, 16th century. After Parmigianino

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith and Holofernes, from Biblia, Frankfurt, 1564. Creator: Unknown

Judith and Holofernes, from Biblia, Frankfurt, 1564. Creator: Unknown
Judith and Holofernes, from Biblia, Frankfurt, 1564. After Jost Amman

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith with her sword raised in her right hand and placing the head of Holofernes i

Judith with her sword raised in her right hand and placing the head of Holofernes in the sack with her left, ca. 1540-45

Background imageJudith Collection: French Judith, an illustration from Pierre Le Moynes La Gallerie des femmes fortes

French Judith, an illustration from Pierre Le Moynes La Gallerie des femmes fortes, 1647

Background imageJudith Collection: Plate 23: Judith and Holofernes, from The Battles of the Old Testament, ca... ca

Plate 23: Judith and Holofernes, from The Battles of the Old Testament, ca... ca
Plate 23: Judith and Holofernes, from The Battles of the Old Testament, ca. 1590-ca. 1610

Background imageJudith Collection: A Chorus of Singers, ca. 1800. Creator: Dent

A Chorus of Singers, ca. 1800. Creator: Dent
A Chorus of Singers, ca. 1800

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith standing with her foot on the head of Holofernes, ca. 1729

Judith standing with her foot on the head of Holofernes, ca. 1729. Formerly attributed as after Raphael

Background imageJudith Collection: Chorus - Handel

Chorus - Handel
A male chorus, singing Handels oratorio Judith Date: 1738




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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.