Herodias: Page 53, The head entered and mannaeus held it by the hair, at arm's length, proud from the applause
1928
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1928
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Herodias: Page 53, The head entered and mannaeus held it by the hair, at arm's length, proud from the applause is a 1928 by William Walcot, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
You see a man holding a head by the hair, with people in the background. This painting tells a story from the Bible, and it's interesting because it shows a dramatic moment. The way the characters are arranged and the emotions on their faces make it feel intense. Check out the work of artist William Walcot (British, 1874–1943) for more like this.