A carved wood panel depicting Judith with the Head of Holofernes, dating to the 16th/17th century. Finely carved in relief, this panel is after a drawing by Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506) that is part of the Uffizi collection. The scene depicts Judith placing the severed head of Holofernes into a bag held by her maid. Excellent quality carving and attention to detail – the shocked expression of the maid, the partially hidden knife in Judith's hand, the curls in her hair, and to the dramatic billowing robes. This is a great carving of a fascinating subject and the piece has a good rich colour and patina.
Dimensions:
Height: 52.3cm. Width: 35.6cm. Depth: approx 3.5cm at deepest part.
Condition:
Fairly extensive woodworm holes scattered throughout (treated and inactive). Age related wear as expected. Overall good. Please examine photos carefully.
Postage:
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