Some enterprising and talented street artists have re-imagined works by old masters, such as Rembrandt. An example below: Judith with the Head of Holofernes by 17th century artist Cristofano Allori, followed by a contemporary rendition courtesy of street artist Discreet, 2013.
Judith with the Head of Holofernes, 17th century, Cristofano Allori. Photograph: Dulwich Picture Gallery.
Judith with the Head of Holofernes (2013), Dscreet, formerly on Blackwater Street/153 Lordship Lane, London, SE22.
See more juxtaposed, old and new images here.
Images courtesy of Dulwich Picture Gallery and Discreet (photograph by Ingrid Beazley), respectively.
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