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Judith Collection (#9)

"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: Portrait woman Judith Oil paper relined canvas

Portrait woman Judith Oil paper relined canvas
Portrait of a woman as Judith (?), Oil on paper, relined with canvas and mounted on modern wood panel, 42 x 28.5 cm, not marked, Deutscher Meister, 16. Jh

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith head Holofernes 1744 reverse glass painting

Judith head Holofernes 1744 reverse glass painting
Judith with the head of Holofernes, 1744, reverse glass painting, 32.5 x 39 cm, signed and dated at the bottom of the picture: Anna Maria From Esch pinxit Surlaci in Helvetia 1744

Background imageJudith Collection: Bernardo Cavallino Judith Head Holofernes Judit

Bernardo Cavallino Judith Head Holofernes Judit
Bernardo Cavallino, Judith with the Head of Holofernes, Judit with Holofernes head, painting, religious art, early 1650s, oil on canvas, Height, 118 cm (46.4 inches), Width, 94 cm (37 inches)

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith Head Holofernes Judith steps out tent opening

Judith Head Holofernes Judith steps out tent opening
Judith with the Head of Holofernes, Judith with the Head of Holofernes. Judith steps out of the tent opening with the sword in the right hand and the cut head in the left hand

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith Head Holofernes Judith stands balustrade

Judith Head Holofernes Judith stands balustrade
Judith with the Head of Holofernes, Judith with the Head of Holofernes. Judith stands behind a balustrade with her maidservant, her head cut off

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith Holofernes cut off head sleeping Holofernes

Judith Holofernes cut off head sleeping Holofernes
Judith and Holofernes, Judith and Holofernes. Judith is about to cut off the head of the sleeping Holofernes with her sword raised, her maid on the right

Background imageJudith Collection: Judit head Holofernes Judit holding sword hands

Judit head Holofernes Judit holding sword hands
Judit with head of Holofernes, Judit holding the head of Holofernes and a sword in his hands. A maidservant holds a bag ready to put in the head

Background imageJudith Collection: Judit Holofernes kill Holofernes standing next

Judit Holofernes kill Holofernes standing next
Judit and Holofernes, Judit is about to kill Holofernes: she is standing next to the bed with the sleeping Holofernes and pulling the sword out of the sheath

Background imageJudith Collection: Judit head Holofernes sword hand viewer severed head

Judit head Holofernes sword hand viewer severed head
Judit with the head of Holofernes, Judit with a sword hand and shows the viewer the severed head of Holofernes. Behind her is her servant

Background imageJudith Collection: Lazio Roma Rome S. Ignazio di Loyola Italy italian country

Lazio Roma Rome S. Ignazio di Loyola Italy italian country
Lazio Roma Rome S. Ignazio di Loyola, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Church was built 1625-50, based on a project by Maderno

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith maidservant approach Holofernes chamber

Judith maidservant approach Holofernes chamber
Judith and her maidservant approach Holoferness chamber

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith Holofernes head people

Judith Holofernes head people
Judith shows Holofernes head to people

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith Holofernes Judith plan

Judith Holofernes Judith plan
Judith and Holofernes: Judiths plan

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith maidservant Holofernes

Judith maidservant Holofernes
Judith and her maidservant before Holofernes

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith Holofernes

Judith Holofernes
Judith and Holofernes

Background imageJudith Collection: Banquet Judith Holofernes

Banquet Judith Holofernes
Banquet of Judith and Holofernes

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith Maerten van Heemskerck Dutch 1498 1574

Judith Maerten van Heemskerck Dutch 1498 1574
Judith; Maerten van Heemskerck (Dutch, 1498 - 1574); Netherlands; 1560; Pen and dark brown and light brown ink over black chalk, incised for transfer; 19.8 × 25.2 cm (7 13, 16 × 9 15, 16 in.)

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith Head Holifernes 1500s Germany 16th century

Judith Head Holifernes 1500s Germany 16th century
Judith with the Head of Holifernes, 1500s. Germany, 16th century. Woodcut

Background imageJudith Collection: KLIMT: STUDY FOR JUDITH II. Drawing, Gustav Klimt, c1908

KLIMT: STUDY FOR JUDITH II. Drawing, Gustav Klimt, c1908

Background imageJudith Collection: Judith and Holofernes

Judith and Holofernes by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1573-1610). Baroque art. Oil on canvas

Background imageJudith Collection: Evening headwear by Lewis and Judith Barbier

Evening headwear by Lewis and Judith Barbier
A selection of evening headwear from the 1920s, three designed by Lewis and four by Judith Barbier. Date: 1924

Background imageJudith Collection: WIZARD OF OZ, 1939. Judy Garland as Dorothy, Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow

WIZARD OF OZ, 1939. Judy Garland as Dorothy, Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow, Jack Haley as the Tin Woodman, Frank Morgan as the Wizard and Bert Lahr as the Cowardly Lion

Background imageJudith Collection: LEYSTER: THE JESTER. Judith Leyster (1609-1660): The Jester. Oil on canvas

LEYSTER: THE JESTER. Judith Leyster (1609-1660): The Jester. Oil on canvas

Background imageJudith Collection: Wedding of Viscount Bury and Myee Carrington

Wedding of Viscount Bury and Myee Carrington
Scene after the wedding of Viscount Bury (Walter Egerton George Lucian Keppel, 9th Earl of Albemarle, 1882-1979) and Lady Judith Sydney Myee Wynn Carrington, at St Margarets Church, Westminster




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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.