Engage your students in Baroque art history with this powerful Compare & Contrast worksheet featuring two iconic masterpieces: Caravaggio’s and Artemisia Gentileschi’s Judith Beheading Holofernes. This activity challenges students to observe, analyze, and compare two of the most dramatic works in Western art.
 
What’s Included:
Student Worksheet – Focused, guiding questions to help students examine composition, symbolism, and emotion.
2 Pages of Teacher Notes – Packed with background information, artist context, and discussion prompts.
Enlarged Images – Perfect for classroom display, printouts, or digital projection.
Why You’ll Love It:
Ideal for high school art history, AP Art History, or advanced art classes.
Promotes critical thinking and visual literacy.
A student favorite — the dramatic subject matter captivates every time.
Connects to over 100+ historical depictions of this biblical story, making it a fascinating art historical comparison.