Judith Beheading HolofernesJacopo Tintoretto

This painting (c. 1577) by the studio of Jacopo Tintoretto depicts the biblical scene where Judith beheads Holofernes, an Assyrian general, to save her people. Executed in the Mannerist style, it emphasizes tension and emotion, typical of the Late Renaissance. The scene symbolizes courage and divine justice, reflecting the era’s interest in heroic narratives.