Salome danst voor Herodes 1728

"Salome danst voor Herodes" (Salome Dances for Herod) is an etching by Pieter Tanjé from 1728 depicting the biblical story of Salome's dance for Herod and her subsequent request for the head of John the Baptist. The scene is set in a grand palace with Herod and Salome at the center. The composition is divided into three sections, with the top section showing John the Baptist's beheading. The etching is a detailed and dramatic portrayal of this famous biblical tale. Tanjé's work is a testament to the skill and artistry of Dutch etching in the 18th century.