Judith Beheading Holofernes

Out of the two paintings, the Artemisia Gentilesch version of Judith Beheading Holofernes stood out to me most. When I first saw the two paintings, my eyes were immediately brought to this painting due to the immense color of the people in the scene, the blackout in the background makes every details standout, and even the blatant reality of the painting (pools of blood, pain, and sorrow). The history of this painting is impressive. The painting was made by Artemisia Gentilesch, who was part of the early renaissance group called "The Power of Women", which was a movement of women prevailing over powerful men, which is clearly depicted in this painting.