This painting shows the full maturity of Il Vecchio as a painter, showing expertise in the wrinkles and folds in her gown. This painting of Judith is different than most, as she is painted without her maid, Abra. Judith takes up the entire forefront of the piece, showing her larger than life. Il Vecchio was a Venetian painter and depicted his Judith as a voluptuous, blond Venetian. As in other paintings of her, she is wearing a cameo. Jewelry historians report that the cameo is symbolic of transformation, as they are made from shells into pieces of beautiful jewelry. In art they often reveal characteristics about the wearer.