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c. 1497 - c. 1500
Step into the dramatic aftermath of a biblical assassination as Judith emerges from a dark tent, clutching a bloody sword and the severed head of the tyrant Holofernes. Painted by Sandro Botticelli during his somber late period, this piece reflects the intense religious fervor sweeping through Florence following the infamous 'Bonfire of the Vanities.' Notice how Judith doesn't look triumphant; instead, she gazes forward with a haunting, almost melancholic expression, as if burdened by the grim deed she just committed. It's a stark departure from his earlier, more cheerful mythological scenes, showing how deeply the turbulent times affected his art.
Location: Uffizi Gallery, Florence
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