Judith Slaying Holofernes by Artemisia Gentileschi was created between 1614 to 1620. Gentileschi painted this during the 17th Century Baroque period in Spain. This is one of my favorite paintings I have encountered so far due to many reasons. The first, is the use of lighting to show a dark mood to the painting. Another reason is the incredible use of detail (the sheets, the blood pouring down, the facial expressions, use of shadowing) is striking. The way the painter shows Judith killing a general named Holofernes is interesting, because it shows a very intense scene. Lastly, the fact that a female artist gained such great prominence during a time where women were not appreciated for their artistic abilities, is commendable.
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