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Salome with the Head of John the Baptist
Jan Adam Kruseman (1804-1862), oil on canvas, c. 1861
Salome is a biblical ‘femme fatale’ par excellence: she was responsible for the death of John the Baptist. Because Salome danced so beautifully for King Herod, he granted her a wish. In consultation with her mother, Herodias, Salome asked for John’s head on a platter. They thus ensured John’s demise for having criticized Herodias’ marriage.
- Artwork typepainting
- Object numberSK-A-5009
- Dimensionsdepth 16 cm, height 120 cm x width 90 cm