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Salome Takes the Head of St John the Baptist to her Mother Herodias, Wife of Herod
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Salome Takes the Head of St John the Baptist to her Mother Herodias, Wife of Herod
BEN130923 Salome Takes the Head of St John the Baptist to her Mother Herodias, Wife of Herod, eighteenth panel of the South Doors of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, 1336 (bronze) by Pisano, Andrea (1270-1349); 50x43 cm; Baptistery, Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23198128
© Raffaello Bencini / Bridgeman Images
Herodiade High Relief Platter Presenting Quatrefoil
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This print captures a moment of intense drama and power from Andrea Pisano's masterpiece, "Salome Takes the Head of St John the Baptist to her Mother Herodias, Wife of Herod". The bronze sculpture, dating back to 1336, is displayed on the South Doors of the Baptistery of San Giovanni in Florence, Italy. In this eighteenth panel, Salome is depicted kneeling before her mother Herodias, presenting the severed head of St John the Baptist. The high relief sculpture skillfully portrays Salome's platter held delicately in her hands as she offers up this gruesome gift. The intricate details and expert craftsmanship bring forth a sense of realism that is both awe-inspiring and chilling. Pisano's work showcases his mastery over Renaissance art techniques with its impeccable composition and use of quatrefoil design elements. The emotional intensity conveyed through Salome's expression adds another layer to this already powerful scene. Through this photograph by Raffaello Bencini, we are able to appreciate not only Pisano's artistic brilliance but also the enduring impact that religious narratives have had on art throughout history. This image serves as a reminder of how art can capture moments frozen in time while evoking strong emotions within viewers.
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