The Burial of Salome 1894

"The Burial of Salome" is a stark black and white illustration created by Aubrey Beardsley in 1894, known for its stark lines and dark subject matter, characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement. Beardsley’s work often drew inspiration from literary sources and classical mythology. This illustration depicts a scene of a woman being lowered into a pit, likely referring to the biblical tale of Salome. The imagery is unsettling with demonic figures and a sense of doom, highlighting the artist's fascination with the macabre and the unconventional.