Artwork
Herodias and Salome
Herodias and Salome is an ink print by the Baroque artist Bartolomeo Coriolano. It dates from 1631 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Herodias and Salome is a chiaroscuro woodcut on laid paper by Bartolomeo Coriolano, existing in a working proof state. Created in 1631, it showcases the artist's skill in printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two women, likely Herodias and Salome, standing together. One figure has loose hair and a serious expression, while the other wears an elaborate headdress and holds a dish, possibly referencing the biblical story of John the Baptist's beheading.
Technique & Style
The woodcut employs chiaroscuro, using strong lines and shading to create depth and a three-dimensional effect. The technique gives the figures volume and presence, characteristic of Coriolano's work in this medium.
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