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Femme Fatale, Femme Forte, or Both? Judith as a Symbol of Seduction or Strength

By: Director and Curator of Collections and Exhibitions Sarah Kohn

October 9 | 10:30a–11:30a | Isabel Hall | FREE Admission

This talk will explore the painting Judith and Holofernes by Gregorio Lazzarini. Director and Curator of Collections and Exhibitions Sarah Kohn will recount the biblical Book of Judith and compare Lazzarini’s painting in the FIA’s collection with other artworks illustrating the same topic. She will explore the symbolism of Judith as a strong woman (femme forte), a dangerous woman (femme fatale), both, or something entirely different.