Donatello’s Judith & Holofernes, 1446-60
Most likely commissioned for the Medici Palace (till Medici expulsion of 1494)
Placed in Palazzo dei Priori when Medici were removed
Allegory of Humility triumphing over Pride
Inscription read, the head of pride cut off by the hand of humility
Made with actual cloth modeled with thin clay coated in bronze
Judith is merciless, stepping on Holoferenes hand and privates having gashed open his neck and about to deal the final blow
Judith is depicted as a modesty composed heroine
The base depicts a scene of a wild party with wine
Symbols of pride, medallion (Psalm 73:6 Therefore pride is their necklace)
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