Judith Beheading Holofernes was painted in 1599-1602. It shows Judith, who was a biblical character, beheading Holofernes. Holofernes was an Assyrian general and Judith seduced and killed him. It is said that beheading was a common theme in the 16th century. I chose this particular version because it seems much more realistic. You can see the pain and fear in Holofernes face. And like all Caravaggio's paintings he uses the light and dark theme. In this painting a lot of the light is focused on Judith which emphasizes that she is a hero.
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