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 created by Bartolomeo Coriolano in 1631. The print is executed in two shades of green and black on blue laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The woodcut depicts two women facing each other, one holding a baby and the other wearing an ornate headdress and holding a long object. The scene likely represents a biblical narrative, with the figures dressed in flowing robes.
Technique & Style
Coriolano employed chiaroscuro, using two shades of ink to create deep shadows and highlights, making the figures stand out against a plain background. This technique was popular in the 17th century for achieving dramatic effects.
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