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Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist (tempera on panel)

Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist (tempera on panel)


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Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist (tempera on panel)

BEN44351 Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist (tempera on panel) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); 21x40.5 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: 5th predella panel of the St Barnaba Altarpiece; ); Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

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© Raffaello Bencini / Bridgeman Images

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This print showcases Sandro Botticelli's masterpiece, "Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist". The painting, executed in tempera on panel, measures 21x40.5 cm and is housed in the prestigious Galleria degli Uffizi in Florence, Italy. In this scene from the fifth predella panel of the St Barnaba Altarpiece, Salome stands before us as a haunting figure. Her delicate features belie her gruesome act - holding aloft the severed head of Saint John the Baptist. This powerful portrayal captures both her beauty and her sinister nature. Botticelli's attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke; from Salome's flowing robes to her intricate headdress adorned with jewels. The artist masterfully conveys a sense of motion and emotion through his use of light and shadow. The subject matter draws inspiration from biblical accounts found in the New Testament. Salome's role as an instrument for revenge against John serves as a cautionary tale about vanity and manipulation. Through this print by A© Raffaello Bencini, we are transported back in time to witness Botticelli's genius firsthand. It allows us to appreciate not only his technical skill but also his ability to evoke complex emotions within viewers. Whether you are drawn to religious art or simply admire exceptional craftsmanship, this print is sure to captivate your imagination and spark contemplation about humanity's darker impulses.

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