Judith with the Head of Holofernes

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At the centre of the group is Judith, holding the head of Holofernes in her left hand and a sword in her right, facing out towards the viewer. Crouched to the right behind Judith is her maidservant who looks in horror to the left.

Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery

Birmingham

Title

Judith with the Head of Holofernes

Date

1722–1723

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 452 x W 415 x D 285 cm

Accession number

1967P19

Acquisition method

purchased

Work type

Statue

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