Artwork
Salome with the Head of St John the Baptist
Salome with the Head of St John the Baptist is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Carlo Dolci. It dates from 1667 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
About this work
Overview
Salome with the Head of St John the Baptist is a 1667 painting by Carlo Dolci, a Florentine artist known for his detailed religious works. It is held in the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Salome holding a platter with the severed head of Saint John the Baptist, a scene from the Bible. The somber expression on Salome's face and her downward gaze convey a sense of solemnity and reverence.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing attention to the figures. The painting's style is characteristic of the early Baroque period, with its emphasis on dramatic lighting and intense emotion.
History & Provenance
Created in 1667, the painting is part of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister's collection, indicating its significance in the history of Baroque art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carlo (or Carlino) Dolci (25 May 1616 – 17 January 1686) was an Italian Baroque painter active mainly in Florence, known for highly finished religious pictures, often repeated in many versions.
Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist
Salome with the Head of John the Baptist
Salome with the head of St. John the Baptist
Salomé with the Head of John the Baptist
Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist
Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist
Salome receives the Head of St. John the Baptist