Artemisia Gentileschi, Judith Beheading Holofernes (Uffizi version) - Visual Analysis (original) (raw)

This visual analysis of Artemisia Gentileschi's painting 'Judith Beheading Holofernes' explores its autobiographical significance, stylistic elements, and cultural context. It discusses how Gentileschi's dual interpretations—both as a personal and feminist statement—contrast with how historical and modern audiences perceive the work. The analysis underscores the painting's relevance as a Baroque art example that engages with issues of gender, societal norms, and the artist's struggle for recognition in a male-dominated field.