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Salome receives head John Baptist beheading executioner
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Salome receives head John Baptist beheading executioner
Salome receives the head of John the Baptist, The beheading of John the Baptist. The executioner has just cut off the preachers head and presents it to Salome on a plate. In the foreground the bent body whose hands are tied on the back, Salome is given the head of John the Baptist by the executioner, Rembrandt van Rijn (circle of), c. 1640 - c. 1645, canvas, oil paint (paint), h 149 cm × w 121 cm
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1640 1645 Back Baptist Beheading Circle Cut Off Executioner Foreground Hands John Presents Rembrandt Van Rijn Salome Tied Oil Paint
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In this and haunting print, we witness the dramatic moment when Salome receives the severed head of John the Baptist from the hands of a remorseless executioner. Painted by Rembrandt van Rijn or an artist closely associated with him, this masterpiece captures the intense emotions surrounding this biblical event. The composition is dominated by Salome, who stands in the center of the frame. Her delicate figure contrasts sharply with her expression of both fascination and horror as she gazes upon her gruesome prize resting on a silver plate before her. The play of light and shadow accentuates every detail, from her flowing robes to the intricate patterns on the plate. In stark contrast to Salome's beauty and elegance lies John's lifeless body in the foreground. Bound with his hands tied behind his back, he symbolizes martyrdom and sacrifice for his unwavering faith. The executioner looms over him, his presence exuding power and brutality. Rembrandt's masterful use of oil paint brings depth and texture to each element within this scene. Every brushstroke contributes to its overall atmosphere of tension and despair. This print from Liszt Collection serves as a chilling reminder of humanity's capacity for cruelty while also exploring themes such as power dynamics, desire, and consequence. It invites us to reflect upon our own actions and their consequences in our lives today.
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