The Eyes of Herod 1894

"The Eyes of Herod" is a black and white illustration by Aubrey Beardsley, a key figure in the Art Nouveau movement. Created in 1894, the work features a striking, almost grotesque, use of line and form typical of Beardsley's style. The image, which depicts a scene from the biblical story of Herod and his wife Herodias, is characterized by strong contrasts of light and dark and a sense of unease. The elongated figures and sinuous lines contribute to the haunting and unsettling atmosphere of the work.