Aubusson tapestry: Judith beheads Holofernes, 17th century

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Aubusson tapestry: Judith beheads Holofernes, 17th century

Name: Aubusson tapestry: Judith beheads Holofernes, 17th century
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 1W550JBFYK
Price: 13500 EUR
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By Gallery Méounes Antiquités

13.500 €

Period 17th century

Style Louis XIV style

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From: 83136, Méounes-les-Montrieux, France

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Aubusson tapestry depicting the beheading of Holofernes, Nebuchadnezzar's general, by Judith.
Exceptionally fresh, abundant and contrasting colors. Beautiful frieze.
The tapestry is lined and expertly cleaned. Easy Velcro fastening.
Based on a cartoon by Chaupineaux Père.
Marked "Manufactures royales" at the bottom.

The story is taken from the Old Testament. During a devastating campaign in the Near East, Holofernes lays siege to the Jewish town of Bethulia. Judith, a young widow, uses her intelligence and beauty to charm the general. She and her maid are invited to a grand banquet. During the night, Judith waits until Holofernes is in no state to defend herself, and then beheads him.
Artistic representations of this scene, such as our tapestry, highlight the danger of women's sensual charm, to which men, like Holofernes, succumb all too easily.

17th century.

Height : 285 cm
Width : 245 cm

Ref: 1W550JBFYK

Additional Information

Condition	Good
Style	Louis XIV style (Tapestry of Louis XIV style Style)
Period	17th century (Tapestry 17th century)
Country of origin	France
Artist	Manufacture Royale d'Aubusson
Width (cm)	245
Height (cm)	285