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Herodias: Page 53, The head entered and mannaeus held it by the hair, at arm's length, proud from the applause, by William Walcot, 1928

Herodias: Page 53, The head entered and mannaeus held it by the hair, at arm's length, proud from the applause

William Walcot

1928

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

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.

Who painted this?
William Walcot
When & what style?
1928
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

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.

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