Art Compare and Contrast Lesson - Judith Slaying Holofernes by Caravaggio and Gentileschi

slow art story by Art Class Curator

Listen to the Story: 8 minutes

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Description:

Compare and contrast activity about two representations of Judith Slaying Holofernes that tackles biases about gender and uses some critical thinking skills!

Via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf5uYLmw0SM

Uffizi Gallery  
Room 90
National Gallery of Ancient Art in Barberini Palace
Palazzo Barberini

"Judith Slaying Holofernes"

by Artemisia Gentileschi

Judith Slaying Holofernes

"Judith Slaying Holofernes"

by Caravaggio