Judit, Jacob Matham (attributed to), after Hendrick Goltzius, 1585 - 1589

Title(s)

Judit

Object type

• print

Object number

RP-P-1890-A-15574

Catalogue reference

• New Hollstein Dutch 296-3(3)

Inscriptions / marks

• collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Description

Judit met het hoofd van Holofernes in de ene, het zwaard in de andere hand. Op de achtergrond de scène waarin zij de legeraanvoerder in zijn tent het hoofd afhakt, terwijl haar dienstmaagd op wacht staat. Rechtsonder gemerkt: No. 116.

Artist

• print maker: Jacob Matham (attributed to)
• after drawing by: Hendrick Goltzius (mentioned on object)

Dating

1585 - 1589

Material

• paper

Technique

engraving

Measurements

height 272 mm × width 166 mm

What

• Judith (one of the nine worthiest women)
• female persons from the Old Testament (with NAME) (not in biblical context)
• Judith with Holofernes' head and the sword
• Holofernes beheaded by Judith with his own sword; the maidservant may be keeping watch

Acquisition

purchase Apr-1890

Copyright

Public domain

• Jacob Matham, dl. III, p. 16, cat.nr. 296