Salome dancing before Herod 1875

"Salome dancing before Herod," painted in 1875 by French Symbolist artist Gustave Moreau, depicts the biblical story of Salome, who danced for King Herod and requested the head of John the Baptist as a reward. Moreau's style, known for its rich, decorative detail and evocative symbolism, creates a dreamlike atmosphere in the work. The painting is a prime example of his fascination with the macabre and the exotic, and is currently on display at the Musée National Gustave Moreau in Paris, France.