Curator’s note

Salome receiving the head of John the Baptist

A Baroque religious work by Guercino depicting Salome receiving the severed head of John the Baptist. Strong chiaroscuro and restrained expressions heighten the tragic tension of the moment.

Source: Arterra 큐레이션

Date: 1637
Medium: canvas

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ArtistGuercino PeriodBaroque CountryItaly MuseumThe Louvre

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