1903 Print Botticelli Art Holofernes Beheaded Body Murder Hebrew Jewish XAF1

This is an original 1903 halftone print of a painting titled, "Discovery of the Body of Holofernes." The original artwork had been held at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.

The coastal invading general Holofernes was the object of great revenge after he forced the Jewish people of the conquered lands to solely worship the god Nebuchadnezzar. One evening, the Hebrew widow Judith rescued the captive Bethulia from Holofernes' camp after seducing and beheading Holofernes. After the beheading, the Hebrews were able to defeat his men. This image shows Holofernes' men discovering his decapitated body.

CONDITION

This 108+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No Creases. No Natural Defects. No Surface Rub. No Tears. No Water Damage.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.25 x 6.75 inches; 13 x 17 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Botticelli, Alessandro. There is no visible artist signature.

Keywords specific to this image: Death, Execution, Italian Artists, Early Renaissance Paintings, Decapitation

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