Judith Presenting Herself to Holofernes
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Where is “Judith Presenting Herself to Holofernes” now? Collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Minneapolis, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the painting
Conservation of this painting was made possible by a generous contribution from Kevin and Leela Joseph Scattum.
The Jewish heroine Judith is famous for beheading the Assyrian general Holofernes, who had laid siege to her town. While most artists chose to depict the beheading, Gionima picked the moment when the two first meet. Pretending to desert her people, the rich and beautiful widow Judith has just sneaked into the enemy camp with her maid. Holofernes is instantly enamored of her. The composition focuses on the ravishing figure of Judith, brightly lit and clothed in vibrant colors, while Holofernes has a supporting role.
Gionima painted in the grand classical style that prevailed in 18th-century Bologna. His promising career was cut short by his death at age 35.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Details
- Accession number
- 62.45
In the catalog
Sources
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Image: Minneapolis Institute of Art — public domain
