Judith before Holofernes (Judith ante Holofernes)
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| − | Holofernes has set down his camp before the city of Bethulia, which is besieged. In the | + | Holofernes has set down his camp before the city of Bethulia, which is besieged. In the centre of the tapestry we see the tent of the general, with Judith and her handmaid approaching it. |
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| − | <p>Judith 10, 1-23, narrates the episode in which the <b>heroine </b>leaves Bethulia accompanied by her | + | <p><i>Judith</i> 10, 1-23, narrates the episode in which the <b>{{Detalle|texto=heroine|left=2932|top=1910|%=100}}</b> leaves Bethulia accompanied by her handmaid, heading for the Assyrian camp. They are intercepted in their way by a party of soldiers, and Judith tells them about her intention to give Holofernes news concerning the assault on Bethulia. Her beauty captivates the soldiers, who take her into the camp and into <b>{{Detalle|texto=the tent of the general|left=2491|top=1841|%=45}}</b>. The main scene appears in the background, though, almost as if it were of secondary importance.</p> |
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<p><b>Series </b><i>The Book of Judith</i></p> | <p><b>Series </b><i>The Book of Judith</i></p> | ||
| − | <p> | + | <p>Fifth tapestry in the series</p> |
| − | <p><b>Manufacture </b>Netherlands, Brussels?, 2nd half of 16th | + | <p><b>Manufacture </b>Netherlands, Brussels?, 2nd half of the 16th century</p> |
<p><b>Fabric </b>Wool</p> | <p><b>Fabric </b>Wool</p> | ||
| − | <p><b>Location </b>Church of | + | <p><b>Location </b>Church of Saint Nicholas of Bari (museum opened in 2009)</p> |
| − | <p><b>Origin </b>Church of | + | <p><b>Origin </b>Church of Saint Stephen</p> |
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Latest revision as of 13:06, 19 November 2014
Judith before Holofernes (Judith ante Holofernes)
Holofernes has set down his camp before the city of Bethulia, which is besieged. In the centre of the tapestry we see the tent of the general, with Judith and her handmaid approaching it.Judith 10, 1-23, narrates the episode in which the heroine leaves Bethulia accompanied by her handmaid, heading for the Assyrian camp. They are intercepted in their way by a party of soldiers, and Judith tells them about her intention to give Holofernes news concerning the assault on Bethulia. Her beauty captivates the soldiers, who take her into the camp and into the tent of the general. The main scene appears in the background, though, almost as if it were of secondary importance.
Series The Book of Judith
Fifth tapestry in the series
Manufacture Netherlands, Brussels?, 2nd half of the 16th century
Fabric Wool
Location Church of Saint Nicholas of Bari (museum opened in 2009)
Origin Church of Saint Stephen
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