Judith
- Artist
- Correggio
- Date
- 1512 - 1514
- Style
- High renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg
The painting titled 'Judith' exemplifies a compelling religious painting created during the High renaissance period. Rendered in rich oil paints, it vividly depicts the biblical heroine Judith, capturing her mixture of courage and serenity. The craftsmanship reveals meticulous attention to detail, utilizing a wooden panel surface, which was common in that era. The composition emphasizes dramatic lighting and realistic proportions, hallmarks of High renaissance artistry, while conveying a profound spiritual message about faith and virtue.
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