Holofernes Interrogating Achior

Französische Grafik 1285–1700, hacia 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.
Artista
Französische Grafik 1285–1700
Fecha
hacia 1575
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
hand-colored woodcut on laid paper
Medidas
38,5 × 49,5 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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