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Salome with the Head of John the Baptist
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Salome with the Head of John the Baptist

Johannes Josephus Aarts · 1881 - 1931 · lithography; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Salome danced seductively before her stepfather King Herod. As a reward, she was allowed to make a wish. Spurred by her mother Herodias, Salome asked for the head of John the Baptist. Here she dances with raised, clasped hands next to the head of John.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printwoman dancing aloneMark 6:17-29)
Credit lineSalome bij het hoofd van Johannes de Doper. 1881 - 1931. Johannes Josephus Aarts. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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