Herodias Mutilating the Severed Head of Saint John the Baptist Held by Salome, by Grebber (attributed to) (1640, c.)

Herodias Mutilating the Severed Head of Saint John the Baptist Held by Salome, by Grebber (attributed to) (1640, c.)

Grebber, Pieter Fransz de (c. 1600 - c. 1653) (attributed to)

1640, c.

This painting represents a biblical scene where Herodias pierces the tongue of John the Baptist while his severed head is resting on a plate hold by Salome.
The portrayal of the young woman, the older woman and a man is reminiscent of Celestina imagery.

Wellcome Collection, London UK
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Accession number: 44824i

Oil on canvas.
Dimensions: 116.9 × 93.5 cm