Assyrian troops seeing the head of Holofernes on a pike

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"Assyrian Troops Seeing the Head of Holofernes on a Pike" is a 15th-century miniature painting by French artist Jean Colombe. The artwork is renowned for its vivid depiction of the biblical story of Judith, a Jewish widow who decapitates the Assyrian general Holofernes to save her city from siege. Colombe, known for his detailed and colorful illumination of manuscripts, brings this dramatic moment to life with a keen eye for emotion and narrative.

The painting is part of a larger body of work that illustrates the text of the Vulgate Bible, which was commissioned by the Duke of Savoy in the late 1480s. Colombe's contribution to this project is significant; he was responsible for illuminating several pages of the manuscript, which is now known as the "Savoy Hours." His work on this piece exemplifies the Gothic style of illumination that was prevalent during the period, characterized by intricate detailing, rich color palettes, and the use of gold leaf to highlight certain elements of the composition.

In "Assyrian Troops Seeing the Head of Holofernes on a Pike," Colombe captures the moment of shock and horror as the Assyrian soldiers discover the severed head of their leader displayed on a pike. The artist's mastery of facial expressions and body language conveys the soldiers' sense of dread and the realization of their impending defeat. The miniature serves as a testament to Colombe's skill in storytelling through visual art and remains an important example of French Gothic manuscript illumination.

This work is housed in the collection of the Bibliothèque nationale de France, and it continues to be studied and admired for its historical and artistic significance. Jean Colombe's legacy as a master illuminator is cemented by his contributions to the "Savoy Hours" and other manuscripts, which provide a window into the religious and cultural milieu of late medieval France.

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