Tapestry
ca. 1665-1699 (made)
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Tapestry depicting Judith with the head of Holofernes. Judith is shown in the city of Bethulia, standing on a dais on the left of the tapestry and holding up the head. There is a servant on her right, and the elders of the city are kneeling before her, with other citizens in the background. The scene is bordered on each side by a column decorated with a floral garland
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wool and silk on woollen warps, 10 warps to an inch |
| Brief description | Tapestry, ca. 1665-1699, French; Judith with the head of Holofernes, Aubusson, wool and silk |
| Physical description | Tapestry depicting Judith with the head of Holofernes. Judith is shown in the city of Bethulia, standing on a dais on the left of the tapestry and holding up the head. There is a servant on her right, and the elders of the city are kneeling before her, with other citizens in the background. The scene is bordered on each side by a column decorated with a floral garland |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Dr W L Hildburgh |
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| Accession number | T.94-1957 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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