Holofernes Interrogating Achior

Französische Grafik 1285–1700, c. 1575

This is a painting of a detailed narrative scene with multiple figures in an ornate, classical style. The image is framed with an intricately designed border featuring floral and geometric patterns. Within the scene, an interior tent setting to the left shows a figure seated on an elevated round platform, listening to another armored figure gesturing. Around them stand other figures clad in armor and attire. To the right, the scene extends outdoors, depicting a landscape with a fortified town, a bridge, and figures engaged in various activities, including one tied to a tree. This elaborate scene suggests themes of military encounters, leadership, and interrogation. The style echoes the detailed narrative approach of Renaissance or Baroque painters.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1285–1700
Date
c. 1575
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
38.5 × 49.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a detailed narrative scene with multiple figures in an ornate, classical style. The image is framed with an intricately designed border featuring floral and geometric patterns. Within the scene, an interior tent setting to the left shows a figure seated on an elevated round platform, listening to another armored figure gesturing. Around them stand other figures clad in armor and attire. To the right, the scene extends outdoors, depicting a landscape with a fortified town, a bridge, and figures engaged in various activities, including one tied to a tree. This elaborate scene suggests themes of military encounters, leadership, and interrogation. The style echoes the detailed narrative approach of Renaissance or Baroque painters.

Französische Grafik 1285–1700