Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist
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
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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...