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The Feast of Herod

Herodias’ daughter, Salome, had danced so beautifully that Herod had promised to grant her any wish. Prompted by Herodias, Salome asked for the head of John the Baptist. This was Herodias’ revenge for the Baptist’s outspoken criticism of her marriage to Herod. Here Salome presents Saint John the Baptist’s head to King Herod. Herod shrinks back in horror. To his left, Herodias prods the Baptist’s t…

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Θέμα

  • Salome with the head of John the Baptist on a dish
  • High Baroque

Τύπος τεκμήριο

  • <paintings by form>

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