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Judith with the head of Holofernes in her left hand and a sword in her right hand, accompanied by a female attendant, from a series of four Old Testament subjects

Oliviero Gatti Italian
After Giovanni Antonio da Pordenone (Giovanni Antonio de Sacchis) Italian

1606

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Judith with the head of Holofernes in her left hand and a sword in her right hand, accompanied by a female attendant, from a series of four Old Testament subjects, Oliviero Gatti (Italian, active Bologna 1610–30), Engraving — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Judith with the head of Holofernes in her left hand and a sword in her right hand, accompanied by a female attendant, from a series of four Old Testament subjects

Series/Portfolio: Four Old Testament subjects

Artist: Oliviero Gatti (Italian, active Bologna 1610–30)

Artist: After Giovanni Antonio da Pordenone (Giovanni Antonio de Sacchis) (Italian, Pordenone 1483?–1539 Ferrara)

Date: 1606

Medium: Engraving

Dimensions: Sheet: 7 9/16 x 5 1/8 in. (19.2 x 13 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011

Accession Number: 2012.136.828

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