Salome bespiedt de onthoofding van Johannes de Doper 1873 - 1890

"Salome bespiedt de onthoofding van Johannes de Doper" (Salome watches the beheading of John the Baptist) is a lithograph by Jean Baptiste Pierre Michiels, created between 1873 and 1890. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Salome, a figure from the biblical story of John the Baptist, observing the execution of John. The work is a dramatic portrayal of a pivotal moment in religious history, emphasizing Salome's somber and introspective demeanor. The lithograph's detailed and evocative depiction of Salome's expression captures the weight and consequence of her actions, making it a compelling example of Michiels' artistic style.