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Princess Turandot

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6. I think that the last image shows the widow Judith having just decapitated Holofernes...
Thu Jan 4, 2024, 12:44 AM
Jan 2024

.. an Assyrian General preparing to attack Jerusalem, based on the Old Testament's Book of Judith. The woman looks composed and somewhat heroic.(Plus, the Baptist's post-decapitation imagery usually involves a platter.)


(Judith with the Head of Holofernes by Cristofano Allori, 1613)

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Duomo Milan [View all] Old Crank Jan 2024 OP
Thank you for these phenomenal photos, my dear Old Crank! CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2024 #1
Thanks Old Crank Jan 2024 #9
My wife and I were in Milan back in 2018. iscooterliberally Jan 2024 #2
It is a hard building to Old Crank Jan 2024 #10
very nice photos...thanks... bahboo Jan 2024 #3
Mrs. Crank found a food court Old Crank Jan 2024 #11
I went up to the roof, among all the spires, wen I was there in 2010. sinkingfeeling Jan 2024 #4
The roof will be for the next time. Old Crank Jan 2024 #7
Beautiful breathtaking photographs democrank Jan 2024 #5
I think that the last image shows the widow Judith having just decapitated Holofernes... Princess Turandot Jan 2024 #6
Hence the old saying Old Crank Jan 2024 #8
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