One night with Judith: Holofernes’ Head
“Judith with the Head of Holofernes” by Van Boeckhorst: $2,600
Safety of Bethulia: priceless
circle of Jan van Boeckhorst, “Judith with the Head of Holofernes,” c.1630 -1668, oil on panel, 86.3 x 65.7 cm, auctioned by Christies 9/17/2004 (Lot 90)
yes, the title says my name is "Judith, to you." and it's as arrogant as it sounds. that's what happens when a giggley little girl is bestowed a heavy-weight name like Judith. but it's time to own my name. to be Shakespearean and wonder "What's in a name?" to learn about the artwork inspired by the name. to contemplate how a widow in a gleaming gown can decapitate a brute - and not muss her nails. join me in the bumpy ride through history and art and social change, all in the name of Judith.
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