Vernet, HoraceFrankrijk, 1789–1863Judith et Holopherne
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Judith and Holofernes is an oil on canvas painting by Horace Vernet, from 1830. He was then director of the Académie de France à Rome It shows Judith just before beheading Holofernes. Since 22 December 1912 it has been in the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Pau.
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- Inventarisnummer
- INV 8361
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- Louvre
- Afbeelding: Louvre — © 2016 GrandPalaisRmn (musée du Louvre) / Thierry Ollivier
Intussen, in het leven van Vernet, Horace
Het hele leven1829–1834
Post: director of the French Academy in Rome
1829–1835
Friendship with Bertel Thorvaldsen
In Rome he befriends the world-famous Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen, who spent most of his professional life in Italy.
1830
The July Revolution opens new commissions
The Revolution of 1830 puts Louis-Philippe, who had backed Vernet under the Restoration, on the throne and opens new opportunities: the artist receives numerous state commissions for battle paintings.
