What is the thematic context of Judith and Holofernes, Jan de Bray, 1659?

biblical storytelling, baroque drama & emotion, dutch golden age style, catholic counter-reformation, moral fortitude & courage, heroic female archetype, de bray's historical works, complex ethical dilemmas

What topics does Judith and Holofernes, Jan de Bray, 1659 explore?

biblical narrative, sword and violence, heroic woman, dark drama, religious art, 17th century europe, classical composition

Is Judith and Holofernes, Jan de Bray, 1659 under copyright?

No, this artwork is in the public domain.

Judith and Holofernes, Jan de Bray, 1659Jan De Bray · 1659

Baroque
1659
40.0 x 33.0 cm

Jan De Bray (1627 – 1697)

Jan de Bray (1627-1697) was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for portraits, group scenes & 'portrait historié' – blending history with contemporary figures. Influenced by Hals & his father, Salomon de Bray. Discover his poignant works like the Banque

Judith and Holofernes. Judith with a raised sword is about to turn off the head of the sleeping Holofernes, on the right her handmaiden. On the left a table on which a candlestick and a copper pot.

About this artwork

Title: Judith and Holofernes, Jan de Bray, 1659
Artist: Jan De Bray
Year: 1659
Original dimensions: 40.0 x 33.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Public domain
Movement: Baroque
Corpus context: complex ethical dilemmas, dutch golden age style
Keywords: dutch golden age art, dark red color palette, 17th century painting
Color intensity: Monochromatic

Questions & Answers

In which year and which movement was "Judith and Holofernes, Jan de Bray, 1659" made?

"Judith and Holofernes, Jan de Bray, 1659" was created in 1659 as a work of the Baroque movement. Date and movement anchor the artwork in art history.

How old was Jan De Bray when creating "Judith and Holofernes, Jan de Bray, 1659" in 1659?

When "Judith and Holofernes, Jan de Bray, 1659" was created in 1659, Jan De Bray - born in 1627 - was 32 years old.

How big is the original "Judith and Holofernes, Jan de Bray, 1659"?

The original "Judith and Holofernes, Jan de Bray, 1659" by Jan De Bray measures 40 x 33 cm.

When was "Judith and Holofernes, Jan de Bray, 1659" made?

"Judith and Holofernes, Jan de Bray, 1659" dates from 1659. The date places the work within Jan De Bray's career and its era.

How is "Judith and Holofernes, Jan de Bray, 1659" by Jan De Bray proportioned, and how big is it?

"Judith and Holofernes, Jan de Bray, 1659" by Jan De Bray is a portrait composition measuring 40 x 33 cm in the original.

What color intensity does "Judith and Holofernes, Jan de Bray, 1659" by Jan De Bray have?

The colors in "Judith and Holofernes, Jan de Bray, 1659" by Jan De Bray have a monochromatic intensity.

Who created "Judith and Holofernes, Jan de Bray, 1659"?

"Judith and Holofernes, Jan de Bray, 1659" was created by Jan De Bray. The information on this page describes Jan De Bray's original work.