St. John and Salome 

"St. John and Salome" is a symbolic painting by Jacek Malczewski, a Polish artist known for his Symbolist style. The painting depicts a scene from the biblical story of Salome and John the Baptist. The central figure of St. John is depicted in a naturalistic style, with a strong focus on his musculature and anatomy. The setting, featuring a tiled floor and a wooden block with an axe, adds to the atmosphere of drama and suspense. The composition, with figures arranged in a seemingly random manner, highlights the enigmatic nature of the scene, leaving room for interpretation.