Must See Artworks in Palazzo Barberini, Rome

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6Caravaggio’s “Judith Beheading Holofernes”

Caravaggio’s dramatic and visceral depiction of the biblical tale in “Judith Beheading Holofernes” is a powerful and intense artwork.

The stark contrast between light and shadow draws attention to the gruesome scene of Judith, aided by her maid, beheading the Assyrian general Holofernes. The painting’s raw realism and dynamic composition underscore Caravaggio’s mastery in capturing human emotion and storytelling.