Title
Herodias Mutilating the Severed Head of Saint John the Baptist Held by Salome, by Grebber (attributed to) (1640, c.)
Creator
Grebber, Pieter Fransz de (c. 1600 - c. 1653) (attributed to)
Date
1640, c.
Description
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.
The portrayal of the young woman, the older woman and a man is reminiscent of Celestina imagery.
Source
Wellcome Collection, London UK
https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/herodias-mutilating-the-severed-head-of-saint-john-the-baptist-held-by-salome-125941#
Archived in:
https://web.archive.org/web/20201109165732/https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/herodias-mutilating-the-severed-head-of-saint-john-the-baptist-held-by-salome-125941
https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/herodias-mutilating-the-severed-head-of-saint-john-the-baptist-held-by-salome-125941#
Archived in:
https://web.archive.org/web/20201109165732/https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/herodias-mutilating-the-severed-head-of-saint-john-the-baptist-held-by-salome-125941
Accession number: 44824i
Format
Oil on canvas.
Dimensions: 116.9 × 93.5 cm
Dimensions: 116.9 × 93.5 cm
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