Tile - Judith steekt het afgehakte hoofd van Holofernes in een zak (Oude Testament, Judit. 13: 9, 10a) - 1650-1700
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A Delft blue earthenware tile with glaze, depicting the Judit scene of hiding Holofernes' head in a sack, dating to the Netherlands in the second half of the 17th century, measuring 12.9 × 12.9 × 0.8 cm and weighing 229 g, in good condition with minor signs of age.
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Very remarkable and macabre Delft tile depicting the Christian iconographic theme 'Judith putting the severed head of Holofernes into a bag' (Old Testament, Judith 13: 9, 10a).
Originating from the Netherlands, second half of the 17th century.
The Assyrian general Holofernes besieged the Jewish city of Betulia. Judith, who wanted to protect her city, devised a cunning plan in which she seduced Holofernes, fed him wine, and ultimately beheaded him with his own sword. She placed the general's head in a bag and took it to the city as a sign of victory. The story symbolizes courage, female strength, justice, and the victory over oppression.
Central theme where Judith, together with another woman, stuffs Holofernes' head into a bag at his tent. The scene is depicted within a double circle.
Displayed in a landscape with a tent camp, the soldiers' camp.
With oxen heads as border decoration
Made of Delft Blue, earthenware, glazed.
Dimensions: 12.9 cm length x 12.9 cm width x 0.8 cm thickness.
Weight: 229 grams
Good condition, with some signs of use.
Originating from the Netherlands, second half of the 17th century
The object is packed with the utmost care and shipped with Track&Trace.
Very remarkable and macabre Delft tile depicting the Christian iconographic theme 'Judith putting the severed head of Holofernes into a bag' (Old Testament, Judith 13: 9, 10a).
Originating from the Netherlands, second half of the 17th century.
The Assyrian general Holofernes besieged the Jewish city of Betulia. Judith, who wanted to protect her city, devised a cunning plan in which she seduced Holofernes, fed him wine, and ultimately beheaded him with his own sword. She placed the general's head in a bag and took it to the city as a sign of victory. The story symbolizes courage, female strength, justice, and the victory over oppression.
Central theme where Judith, together with another woman, stuffs Holofernes' head into a bag at his tent. The scene is depicted within a double circle.
Displayed in a landscape with a tent camp, the soldiers' camp.
With oxen heads as border decoration
Made of Delft Blue, earthenware, glazed.
Dimensions: 12.9 cm length x 12.9 cm width x 0.8 cm thickness.
Weight: 229 grams
Good condition, with some signs of use.
Originating from the Netherlands, second half of the 17th century
The object is packed with the utmost care and shipped with Track&Trace.
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Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/ Brand
Judith steekt het afgehakte hoofd van Holofernes in een zak (Oude Testament, Judit. 13: 9, 10a)
Weight
229 g
Material
Delftware, Earthenware, Glaze
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
12.9 cm
Width
12.9 cm
Depth
0.8 cm
Estimated period
1650-1700
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