Irod's feast 

"Irod's Feast" is a captivating Baroque painting by Juan Carreño de Miranda, a prominent Spanish artist. The scene depicts the gruesome climax of Herod Antipas’s feast, where he commands the execution of John the Baptist. The severed head is presented on a platter, creating a stark contrast between the opulent setting and the brutality of the act. The dramatic composition, with figures reacting in horror and disgust, enhances the emotional intensity of this biblical narrative.