Salome with the Head of John the Baptist

Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen, alias Jacob War van Amsterdam (c. 1472/77– in or before 1533), Amsterdam, 1524, oil on panel

Salome danced seductively for King Herod, and, as a reward, she was granted a wish. Urged on by her mother Herodias, Salome asked for the head of John the Baptist, who had criticized Herodias’ adultery with the king. Salome is showing us her prize, the saint’s head on a platter.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-C-1349
  • Dimensionsheight 71.8 cm x width 53.6 cm, height 83.8 cm x width 66.5 cm x thickness 5.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf op paneel