Salome with the head of St John the Baptist
1696
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1696
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
The painting features a woman holding a plate with a beheaded head, while another woman stands beside her. The woman holding the plate wears a flowing purple robe, and the other woman is dressed in a brown robe. The scene is set against a dark background, which contrasts with the vibrant colors of the women's robes. The woman holding the plate looks directly at the viewer, while the other woman gazes downward. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figure. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look up chiaroscuro.
