Judith, Finest Lost Wax Bronze Sculpture by Villanis

Judith was an especially popular figure in the Middle Ages. Her virtuous disposition—especially evidenced in a passage that describes Judith’s celibacy following the death of her husband—aligned her with the Virgin Mary. During this time, Judith frequently featured in medieval manuscripts, often with the attributes of a saint or goddess. In the Speculum Virginum, a manuscript from 1140 intended for women entering the convent to become “A Virgin of Christ,” Judith is shown standing victorious over the vanquished Holofernes. Judith is described as possessing a “fear of the Lord,” a quality closely associated with humility.  Judith and Holofernes flank the personification of Humility lording overPride, with Judith looking statuesque, a virtuous warrior fighting on God’s behalf.

Dimensions: 31.5″H x 15″L All dimensions are approximate.

This statue is cast in the finest American bronze using the superior lost wax method, finished in a multi-color patina and mounted on a black marble base with an etched brass plate that bears the name of the statue and the artist. Marble base on all statues is optional but included, please let us know if you don’t want your statue mounted on a marble base.

Made to order, please allow 4-8 weeks for production and delivery.

Color Choices – The standard way we cast and finish many of our sculptures is with what we refer to as multi-color patina. However, we can also make the entire sculpture classic statuary green (verdigris) or brown for a more traditional look. Both patinas are very nice and weather the same. Color selection is more a matter of customer preference.