{"product_id":"judith-and-holofernes-andrea-mantegna-1","title":"Judith and Holofernes - Andrea Mantegna","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Renaissance depiction of the biblical heroine Judith, rendered with the sculptural precision and linear clarity characteristic of Andrea Mantegna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Andrea Mantegna depicts the biblical heroine Judith in the immediate aftermath of her encounter with the Assyrian general Holofernes. The composition is structured around the tent of the general, with the pink fabric draped to frame the central figures. Judith stands in a composed posture, her gaze directed away from the viewer as she places the severed head of Holofernes into a bag held by her attendant. The attendant, dressed in yellow and red, provides a visual contrast to the cool blue drapery worn by Judith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMantegna employs a precise, sculptural approach to form, a characteristic of his work in the Paduan school. The figures possess a statuesque quality, with drapery folds rendered through careful shading. The background reveals the feet of the deceased Holofernes resting upon a bed, a detail that grounds the scene in a physical reality. The artist uses a limited but effective palette, where the saturated blue of Judith's mantle draws the eye, while the decorative patterns on the tent canopy demonstrate his interest in classical and Near Eastern motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting is executed in egg tempera, a medium that allows for the fine, linear detail seen in the hair and the fabric textures. The work reflects the Renaissance interest in human anatomy and the dramatic potential of historical narratives. By focusing on the quiet, methodical nature of the act rather than the violence itself, Mantegna creates a scene of calculated resolution. The perspective is shallow, keeping the focus on the interaction between the two figures and the immediate objects of the narrative. This piece remains a clear example of the artist's ability to combine archaeological interest with narrative clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/susanna-and-the-elders-fine-art-print-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSusanna and the Elders by Fine Art Print\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/judith-leaving-the-tent-of-holofernes-giulio-bonasone\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJudith Leaving the Tent of Holofernes by Giulio Bonasone\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/andrea-mantegna\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAndrea Mantegna artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andrea Mantegna","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59485411475791,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59485411508559,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59485411541327,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59485411574095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59485411606863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59485411639631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59485411672399,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59485411705167,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59485411737935,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59485411770703,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59485411803471,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59485411836239,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Judith-and-Holofernes_Poster_CompositorV1_1794537316515.jpg?v=1794537345","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/products\/judith-and-holofernes-andrea-mantegna-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}