This is beautiful

The expressions are perfect

Carivaggios version feels like an influencer posing. It makes me feel the same way everyone feels about Katy Perry in 'space'

In a world with women's rights under attack, and rising tyranny I find myself drawn to the emotions that this depiction brings up for me.

Artemesia's version is my favorite because of the rage. Judith isn't soft, or passive, she's in it and mad. She is also a self portrait of the artist, and I have heard, but cant verify, that Holofernes was modeled after her rapist. It's a striking image of feminine determination and rage.

The basic story of Judith slaying Holofernes is that he is a foreign general threatening Judith's home. She uses his own lust for her to get close to him, get him drunk and then kill him. Which saves her home. Which is why pmdepictions of this moment are seen as an allegory for fighting tyranny

The story of Judith and this version in particular are so weighted with meaning for our current times. Buckle up for some art history

In a world where women's rights are threatened and tyrants grow in power, I find myself reminded of this story and painting often.

Artemesia's version is notable for being less soft than many versions, and she also used herself as a model for Judith. I have also heard that Holofernes was modeled after her rapist, but I'm not sure of the truth of that. Either way it's a strong image of using feminine power and rage.

The basic story is that Judith's home is threatened by a foreign general, Holofernes, so she uses his own lust for her to get close to him, get him drunk and then kill him. Saving her home. Which is why images of the scene are often seen as an allegory for the fight against tyranny.

The tale of Judith slaying Holofernes, and specifically that version of it both have so much weight that I think fits with the world right now. Buckle up for some art history

The angst, I love it

Everything about this is beautiful, the cloak draped over Jayce's arm is perfection