Salome with the Head of St John the Baptist | Andrea Solario | 1507 20th Century dating from around 1891

dating from around 1891

Doré's masterful use of light and shadow

captivated artists of the period—including Herring and Vernet—who produced their own interpretations of Byron’s tale

a group of angels is seen ascending towards the sky

suggesting an otherworldly realm

Salome with the Head of St John the Baptist | Andrea Solario | 1507 20th Century dating from around 1891"Salome with the Head of St. John the Baptist" is a painting by Italian Renaissance artist Andrea Solario. It depicts the Biblical story of Salome, who demanded the head of John the Baptist as a reward from her stepfather, King Herod. The painting is characterized by Solario's attention to detail and mastery of form, with the intricately rendered clothing and jewelry of the figures adding to the sense of richness and elegance in the scene. "Salome