Salome with the Head of John the Baptist

Artist: Francesco Cairo
Artwork: Salome with the Head of John the Baptist
Description: This painting depicts Salome with the head of John the Baptist. Salome is shown as a young woman with long, dark hair. She is wearing a dark dress with a low neckline. She is holding the head of John the Baptist on a platter. The head is shown as a bloody mess, with the eyes closed and the mouth open. The painting is done in a realistic style, and the artist has used light and shadow to create a sense of drama and suspense.
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