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Large painting of woman, in gold and pink dress, placing severed head on platter.
Art Institute of Chicago · Public Domain · Reuse terms

Italy / c. 1639–42

Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist

Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist

Look closely at Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist. Large painting of woman, in gold and pink dress, placing severed head on platter.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Give the image another moment. Which detail changes the way you see the whole? The Art Institute dates Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist to c. 1639–42.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Guido Reni (Italian, 1575–1642) made this painting. The museum dates it c. 1639–42.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

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Art Institute of ChicagoSalome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist

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