Salomé with the head of John the Baptist, Jan Adam Kruseman, c. 1861 Canvas Print
Salomé is the daughter of Herodias and Herod Philip. Her mother wanted to remarry Herod Antipas. The preacher John the Baptist had condemned this marriage and had been imprisoned on it. On his birthday Herod Antipas promised to give Salomé what she wanted when she danced for him. Her mother Herodias prompted her to ask john the baptist's head on a platter. Against his will, Herod kept his promise. After the dance, the severed head was carried in on a platter. New Testament, Matthew 14:6-11; Mark 6: 14-29. Salomé is represented here as an oriental princess. She looks away from the dish in her hands, which she will give to her mother. The head of John the Baptist lies in a pool of blood on the dish and is covered with a white cloth, which nevertheless clearly shows the contours of his face.
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