Judith

Gustav Klimt, Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I, 1907. Oil, silver, and gold on canvas, 138 cm x 138 cm (54 in x 54 in), Neue Galerie, New York City, New York.
Gustav Klimt & the Art Nouveau Woman's Fighting Spirit

Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) was born and died in Vienna, where he helped found the…

detail of two women, Judith and her maid, pin a man to a bed and are in the process of decapitating him with a sword as he struggles.
Feminism & Violence Coexist in Artemisia Gentileschi's Judith
Gentileschi’s Judith stands out because it shows the act of a woman forcefully decapitating a man. One could argue that any depiction of this tale is inherently violent. And yet, many believe…
Carrivaggio, Judith Beheading Holofernes, c. 1598-9. Palazzo Barberini, Rome.
Judith Beheading Holofernes in 6 Artist Renderings
Judith beheading Holofernes is one of the most popular art historical subjects of all time. The biblical story began to appear in artwork during the Renaissance and continues to be reinterpreted to…