Judith Slaying Holofernes

Artemisia Gentileschi, Judith Slaying Holofernes, 1614-1620, Southern Baroque.

1) Gentileschi was a follower of Caravaggio (reflects his style in the tenebrism and transplanation of real life characters) known for depicting heroic females

2) Tells the story of the Assyrian general, Holofernes, being seduced and beheaded by Judith after invading her hometown 

3) Characteristic of Baroque for its climaxed drama and intensity