Heridias Salome 1888

"Herodias Salome" is an oil painting by French Symbolist artist Gustave Moreau, painted in 1888. Moreau is known for his dramatic and highly detailed paintings that often depict biblical and mythological subjects. This painting depicts the biblical figure Salome, the daughter of Herodias, who is famously known for requesting the head of John the Baptist. The artist's depiction of Salome is as a mysterious and seductive figure, bathed in an ethereal light. The painting also includes architectural elements and a vibrant, colorful palette, typical of the Symbolist style. This work, currently in a private collection, exemplifies Moreau's interest in capturing the psychological depths of his subjects and the power of myth and symbolism.