Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist

Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist by Spanish (Catalan) Painter

Medium

Tempera and gold on canvas, transferred from wood

Dimensions

34 1/2 x 34 1/2 in. (87.6 x 87.6 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931

Accession Number

32.100.128

Tags

WomenSaint John the BaptistDogsDiningSalomeHerodHeadsMen

About this artwork

This paintings by spanish artist Spanish (Catalan) Painter exemplifies the artistic achievements of 1430–1469. Spanish artists contributed powerfully to European visual culture, bringing distinctive approaches to light, composition, and emotional expression. Working in tempera and gold on canvas, transferred from wood, the artist engaged with painterly traditions that emphasized skillful handling of materials and sophisticated compositional strategies. Created in tempera and gold on canvas, tran...

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