Judith Beheading Holofernes

Between the two paintings I chose this one because it really stuck out to me. I like the lighting, and how it portrays the picture in a different way. I also thought that the woman doing the beheading with the maid standing next to her was more interesting. Originally Judith's traditional identity was used as a symbol of triumph over tyranny. However, Caravaggio presented the subject in a more dramatic manor, which appeals to the emotions more.

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