The Judith Mosaics

74.5" x 48" or 188cm x 122cm.  An apprehensive Judith and her maid are running back to town after their successful infiltration in the enemy camp and singlehandedly decapitating General Holofernes, the enemy of the Israelites. Fear and the necessity to hurry is emphasized by the flying scarves and clothes as well as the [...]

After finishing the Esther mosaics which followed the transformation of a shy, frightened and passive young teenager into a self-empowered young Queen, I opted for another powerful figure from biblical times, who, like Esther, saves her people from complete annihilation through courageous deeds that require much self sacrifice. Judith in many respects is the [...]

73.5" x 48" or 187cm x 122cm. Byzantine Smalti, Millefiori, Gold smalti, Ceramic tiles on Border. Honeycomb panel, 2014 This mosaic depicts a proud, yet not overjoyed Judith, displaying the head of Holofernes in front of Bethulia citizens telling them that God protected her so that no sin was committed to defile or shame [...]

70.5" x 48" or 182cm x 122cm. The scene of the beheading of Holofernes takes place in his tent after the general falls asleep in a drunken stupor having consumed more alcohol in one evening "than in any one day since he was born". As Holofernes lies stretched out on his couch, Judith takes [...]

78.5" x 48" or 198cm x 122cm. Byzantine Smalti, Ceramic tiles on Border. Honeycomb panel, 2012 This is the first scene in the Apocryphal story of Judith. When the Bethulia Magistrates, exhausted and starving propose surrender to the Assyrians, Judith summons the town magistrates to her house. In this mosaic Judith insists that God [...]

Diptych 73" x 96" or 188cm x 244cm. Each panel 74" x 48" or 188cm x 122cm. Byzantine Smalti, Millefiori, Gold Smalti, Ceramic tiles on border. Honeycomb panel, 2014 This mosaic depicts the seduction scene in Holofernes's tent. Judith acts seductively pretending to be enamoured with Holofernes. He is totally captivated by her charms [...]

Diptych 78" x 96" or 198cm x 244cm. Each panel 78" x 48". Byzantine Smalti, Millefiori, Gold Smalti, Ceramic tiles on border. Honeycomb panel, 2013 The meeting between Judith and Holofernes takes place in the Assyrian army camp tent belonging to the general. The element of surprise at seeing a beautifully dressed and bejeweled [...]

72" x 48" or 183cm x 122cm. Byzantine Smalti, Gold smalti, Ceramic tiles on Border. Honeycomb panel, 2012 Although this is the first completed mosaic, chronologically, this is the second scene in the narrative series called The Judith Series. After having decided to take upon herself the task of saving her town, Bethulia and [...]