Herodias met het hoofd van Johannes de Doper 1688

This etching, "Herodias met het hoofd van Johannes de Doper" (1688) by Nicolas Bazin, depicts Herodias holding the severed head of John the Baptist. The dramatic scene illustrates the biblical story of Herodias, who requested the execution of John the Baptist, and whose daughter later presented his head on a platter to her mother. This artwork, with its intricate details and captivating subject matter, showcases Bazin's mastery of the etching technique. The composition, with Herodias at the forefront and the head of John in the foreground, creates a sense of both beauty and tragedy.