Herodias met het hoofd van Johannes de Doper Possibly 1608 - 1688

This etching by French artist Claude Mellan depicts Herodias holding the severed head of John the Baptist. The image is notable for its intricate detail, particularly in the depiction of Herodias's hair and John the Baptist's beard. The inscription on the plate includes a Latin quote, translating to "She has given me a greater reward, Herod: for this head is the whole kingdom." This etching exemplifies the style of Baroque art with its dramatic composition and the use of light and shadow.