Compare and Contrast two different artwork
The artwork above is Idealism Painting. The event portrayed is in the form of imagination of the Gods celebrating victory. However, the way the gods celebrate victory in the artwork is the way humans celebrate not the actual way of how Gods celebrate. This type of artwork relies on imaginative concepts to convey the emotion.
The above artwork is Realism Painting. The character is having a vision of Christ and opens his arms to accept Christ. The artwork shows the real emotional feeling experienced by the character not an imaginative scene. The use of chiaroscuro helps to emphasize the gestures and emotional expression conveyed by the character.
The Story of Judith
The Book of Judith depicts how Judith saved her people by seducing and then killing Holofernes, the Assyrian General. Judith makes Holofernes drunk, seizes his sword and decapitates his neck : "Approaching to his bed, she took hold of the hair of his head, and said, Strengthen me, O Lord God of Israel, this day! And she smote twice upon his neck with all her might, and she took away his head from him." (Judith, 13:7-8).
Personal Opinion
It's amazing that how lust and sexual alluring are able to change the phase of history itself. Men of great leaders and status are also capable of falling prey to sexual activity. This story is really thought provoking that a single beautiful woman can save her people by offering her body to someone.This shows that every men has their desires too but it depends on how well we control it within.
Judith Beheading Holofernes (Caravaggio) 1598-1599 Oil on canvas 145 cm × 195 cm (57 in × 77 in)
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In this version of artwork. Judith is portrayed more elegant and soft hearted based on her physical appearance and body size. Her facial expression shows her uncertainty of her gruesome actions. It may be her first time actually beheading a live person. The outstretched arms also show the nervousness she is undergoing. This artwork portrays minimal violence and less impact.
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In this artwork, Judith is portrayed more masculine and brutal. The visual weight on Holofernes can be felt due to the compressed space around him. The two big sized women pressing on Holofernes shows their aggression and determination in executing Holofernes. This artwork shows more violent aspect and gives an impact of torture.
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