Salome brengt Herodias het hoofd van Johannes de Doper 1646 - 1679

This etching, created by Albertus Clouwet between 1646 and 1679, depicts the biblical story of Salome bringing the head of John the Baptist to Herodias. The scene is set in a grand hall with a large table, where Herodias and Herod are seated with their guests. Salome is presented in the foreground, holding a platter with John's head, and offering it to her mother. Clouwet's detailed etching captures the dramatic moment with skillful use of chiaroscuro, creating a sense of tension and suspense. The scene's powerful imagery and its depiction of a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative made it a popular subject for Baroque artists.