The painting depicting Judith beheading Holofernes discovered recently in an attic in France has been declared to be a work by Caravaggio. The attribution has caused considerable, and deserving, controversy. But some stylistic analysis of the work in comparison with Caravaggio's style and technique poses some interesting observations and questions. Speaking to reporters, the painting expert Eric Turquin said it could be worth as much as €120 million, describing the work as having "the light, the energy, typical of Caravaggio, without mistakes, done with a sure hand and a pictorial style... This article is part of our premium content. Full story is available on Times of Malta Premium.
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