Salome danst op het feest van Herodes 1564

"Salome danst op het feest van Herodes" (Salome Dances at the Feast of Herod), a 1564 engraving by Philips Galle, depicts the biblical tale of Salome's dance for King Herod and her request for the head of John the Baptist. The detailed, intricate composition showcases Galle's mastery of the engraving technique, evident in the intricate folds of clothing and the expressive faces of the figures. This print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of 16th-century Northern Renaissance art and offers insight into the religious and cultural themes of the time.