Salome with the Head of John the Baptist

Artist: Jean-Francois de Troy
Artwork: Salome with the Head of John the Baptist
Description: This painting depicts Salome, the daughter of Herod Antipas, holding the head of John the Baptist on a platter. She is shown as a young woman with long, flowing hair and a beautiful face. The head of John the Baptist is shown as a bloody and gruesome object, with his eyes closed and his mouth open in a cry of pain. The painting is done in a realistic style, and the artist has used light and shadow to create a sense of drama and tension.
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