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Judith and Holofernes |
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Linocut |
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12 x 9 in |
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10 |
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$175 |
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1993 to Present
This block was originally carved in 1995, and reprinted in sepia brown in 2008 in an edition of 10. The first edition was printed in black. This block was entirely carved using a Dremel to carve each hole one at a time. The story of Judith and Holofernes has been depicted by many artists, inc: Carravagio, Artemisia Gentileschi, Donatello, Botticelli, Giorgione, etc.
The tale is: It was said that the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar dispatched Holofernes to take vengeance on the nations of the west that had withheld their assistance to his reign. The general laid siege to Bethulia, commonly believed to be Meselieh, and the city almost surrendered. It was saved by Judith, a beautiful Hebrew widow who entered Holofernes's camp and seduced him. Judith then beheaded Holofernes while he was drunk. She returned to Bethulia with the disembodied head, and the Hebrews defeated the enemy.
Gary Comoglio, Alameda, CA
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