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Peter Paul Rubens' Judith Beheading Holofernes
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Status: |
Missing |
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Date: |
about 1609 AD |
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Artist: |
Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) |
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Origin: |
Antwerp, Flanders (now Belgium) |
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Media: |
Oil on wooden panel |
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Measurements: |
Unknown |
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Last Known: |
Engraved by Cornelius Galle in 1610 |
What is it?A painting by Peter Paul Rubens, on wooden panels called Judith Beheading Holofernes which he did in Antwerp in 1609.Why is it important?Rubens is one of the most important painters of the Baroque period in art and all of his work is highly sought by collectors and scholars.Description:See illustration of the engraving made from the original painting in 1610 by Cornelius Galle (at right).History:Rubens painted Judith Beheading Holofernes not long after his return to Antwerp in 1609 after eight years in Italy. The biblical story of Judith and Holofernes was a popular one with medieval and renaissance artists, including Caravaggio. Many artists would paint multiple paintings of a subject and Rubens is known to have painted three works depicting this story.Clues:Research is yet to be done on what may have happened to this painting after 1610.Special thanks to:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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An engraving made by Cornelius Galle of "Judith Beheading Holofernes" by Rubens. Courtesy of Metropolitan Museum of Art Links and SourcesKeogh, Kristina. "Judith and Holofernes." Stephen Patton.com. 2005. Stephen Patton. 4 September 2007 "Peter Paul Rubens." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 31 August 2007, 17:116 UDC. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 4 September 2007 LEARN MORE: About the story of Judith and Holofernes from the Vatican MuseumsHELP AND GET CREDIT! This entry is incomplete. If you would like expand the entry or offer additional information please contact us. |
