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Judith Taking Holofernes' Head

ca. 1455–65
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Judith Taking Holofernes' Head
  • Date: ca. 1455–65
  • Culture: South Netherlandish
  • Medium: Wool warp, wool and silk wefts
  • Dimensions: Overall: 162 x 128in. (411.5 x 325.1cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Tapestries
  • Credit Line: Gift of Frank Jay Gould, 1946
  • Object Number: 46.58.2
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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