Salome

Corinth employed drypoint, a intaglio method that creates rich, velvety lines through the incised burr of the needle. The print’s chiaroscuro—strong contrasts of light and shadow—produces a three‑dimensional sense of volume. Though rendered in black, the work reflects Corinth’s later stylistic shift toward looser, more expressive handling of form following his 1911 stroke.

Created during Corinth’s post‑stroke period, the print exemplifies his transition from naturalistic representation to a synthesis of impressionistic and expressionistic tendencies. While specific ownership records are limited, the work is catalogued among Corinth’s prints from the 1910s and is held in several public collections that document his printmaking output.

The early twentieth century saw renewed interest in biblical and mythological subjects among German artists, often reinterpreted through modernist lenses. Corinth’s *Salome* aligns with this trend, employing a traditional narrative while applying contemporary techniques that foreground psychological depth over overt dramatization.