BIBLIA SACRA 37
Sagrada Biblia 37
4.750,00$Precio
The story of Judith and Holofernes comes from the Book of Judith, which is part of the Deuterocanonical books in the Bible. It tells the dramatic and heroic tale of Judith, a Jewish widow, who saves her people from the Assyrian general Holofernes. Holofernes is besieging the city of Bethulia, and Judith, in an act of bravery, enters the enemy camp, feigns submission, and ultimately beheads Holofernes in his sleep, returning with his head to her city. This act leads to the defeat of the Assyrian forces.
Key Biblical Passage:
Judith 13:8-10:
“Then Judith came to the bed, and she took the sword from its place. And she drew it out and said, ‘Give me the strength, O Lord God of Israel, to do this thing, so that I may bring great vengeance upon this man and his army.’ And she struck with all her might, and cut off his head at the base of the neck. Then she took it and put it in the bag, and gave it to her maid.”
This passage highlights Judith's courage and faith in God, and her willingness to act decisively to save her people, with her triumph being a moment of divine intervention.
Dalí’s Interpretation in Sacra Biblia
In Dalí’s surreal depiction, the powerful and sacred nature of the event would be conveyed through abstract forms, melting figures, and divine symbolism. Judith’s act of courage and faith would be at the center of the painting, with the surrealist techniques adding a layer of psychological complexity and spiritual depth to this dramatic moment.