Judith and Holofernes
1819-1823 Museo del Prado
About this artwork
This is one of the 'Black Paintings' created by Goya directly on the walls of his home, the Quinta del Sordo, before being transferred to canvas. It depicts the biblical scene of Judith preparing to decapitate the general Holofernes.
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This painting is part of a series of fourteen works known as the 'Black Paintings,' which Goya painted on the walls of his farmhouse in his final years. Unlike his earlier courtly works, these pieces are haunting, psychological, and deeply personal, reflecting the artist's disillusionment with society and his own deteriorating health. The series was never intended for public view, making it a rare glimpse into the artist's private inner world.
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Judith and Holofernes
Francisco Goya, 1819-1823
