The Dance of Salome (detail) 1462

"The Dance of Salome (detail)" is a 1462 fresco by Benozzo Gozzoli depicting the biblical story of Salome, who famously danced for King Herod and requested the head of John the Baptist as a reward. The detail shows Salome receiving the severed head on a platter, presented to her by a servant. Gozzoli, a prominent Florentine artist, is known for his detailed and expressive figures, as seen in the rich fabrics and animated poses of the characters in this scene. The fresco is part of the Kress Collection, which is housed in Washington, DC.