Judith and Holofernes, Jan de Bray, 1659
jan de bray (1627 – 1697)
Jan de Bray (1627-1697) was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for portraits, group scenes & 'portrait historié' – blending history with contemporary figures. Influenced by Hals & his father, Salomon de Bray. Discover his poignant works like the Banque
Judith and Holofernes. Judith with a raised sword is about to turn off the head of the sleeping Holofernes, on the right her handmaiden. On the left a table on which a candlestick and a copper pot.
About this artwork
- Title: Judith and Holofernes, Jan de Bray, 1659
- Artist: jan de bray
- Year: 1659
- Original dimensions: 40.0 x 33.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Baroque
- Corpus context: complex ethical dilemmas , dutch golden age style
- Keywords: dutch golden age art , dark red color palette , 17th century painting
- Color intensity: Monochromatic


