Who painted Herodias and Salome?

Herodias and Salome was painted by Bartolomeo Coriolano in 1631.

Where can I see Herodias and Salome?

Herodias and Salome is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Herodias and Salome?

Herodias and Salome is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Herodias and Salome?

Museum-quality prints of Herodias and Salome are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Herodias and Salome

Bartolomeo Coriolano , 1631

Herodias and Salome is an ink print by the Baroque artist Bartolomeo Coriolano. It dates from 1631 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper left in tablet: GVIDO / RHENUS / SON.IN. / BART. COR. / ESQVES / F.; lower left in block: 1631. / Corio. f.

About this work

Overview

Herodias and Salome is a chiaroscuro woodcut created by Bartolomeo Coriolano in 1631. The print is executed in two shades of green and black on blue laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The woodcut depicts two women facing each other, one holding a baby and the other wearing an ornate headdress and holding a long object. The scene likely represents a biblical narrative, with the figures dressed in flowing robes.

Technique & Style

Coriolano employed chiaroscuro, using two shades of ink to create deep shadows and highlights, making the figures stand out against a plain background. This technique was popular in the 17th century for achieving dramatic effects.