Judith with her Maid – Ghirlandaio Portrait She is the patron saint

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Judith with her Maid – Ghirlandaio Portrait She is the patron saintJudith of the old Testament, having beheaded the Assyrian general Holofernes to save her people, leaves the general's tent, accompanied by her maid, who carries the severed head of Holofernes in a basket. Judith looks at the head, in the basket atop her servant's head, while carrying her sword. This artwork is by Ghirlandaio. Usage note: This digital Catholic art download is useful for personal devotional projects and for Catholic parishes, schools,