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Three figures are dramatically illuminated against a deep, dark background in this powerful oil painting by Caravaggio. On the left, a young woman, likely Salome, holds a large platter on which rests the severed head of John the Baptist. An older woman, with a wrinkled face, leans in behind her, observing the scene intently. To the right, a muscular man, the executioner, grips the head by its hair, his other hand holding a sword. The stark contrast of light and shadow, characteristic of Caravaggio's Baroque works from around 1610, highlights the raw emotion and brutal reality of the moment. This composition would command attention in a study or a room designed for contemplation.
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·Classical art ·SKU: GIA-1326688-canvas
Salome with the Head of John the Baptist Caravaggio
Baroque oil painting by Caravaggio depicting a biblical scene
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LineaCanvas
ArtistCaravaggio
CategoriaClassical art
StampaSu misura al centimetro, inchiostri certificati
Salome with the Head of John the Baptist on canvas
We print Salome with the Head of John the Baptist in the size you choose and stretch it by hand over an Italian wooden frame. The canvas is made when you order, so nothing is ever out of stock.
It arrives ready to hang, with nothing else to do. Made in our own Italian workshop, shipping in 6–8 working days.
- Stretched by hand over an Italian wooden frame
- Any size you like, not just standard formats
- Ready to hang the moment it arrives
